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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,811.65, 1,282,193.70 and 455,230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,811.65, 1,282,193.70 and 455,230.90 is: 683,633.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,811.65 : 1,282,193.70 = 455,230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,811.65/1,282,193.70 = 455,230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,811.65x = 1,282,193.70 × 455,230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,811.65x = 583,694,192,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,694,192,025.33/853,811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,633.44

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