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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,818.65, 1,282,204.20 and 455,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,818.65, 1,282,204.20 and 455,237.90 is: 683,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,818.65 : 1,282,204.20 = 455,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,818.65/1,282,204.20 = 455,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,818.65x = 1,282,204.20 × 455,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,818.65x = 583,707,947,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,707,947,379.18/853,818.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,643.94

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