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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,817.65, 1,282,202.70 and 455,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,817.65, 1,282,202.70 and 455,236.90 is: 683,642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,817.65 : 1,282,202.70 = 455,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,817.65/1,282,202.70 = 455,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,817.65x = 1,282,202.70 × 455,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,817.65x = 583,705,982,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,705,982,319.63/853,817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,642.44

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