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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,785.96, 1,281,046.37 and 454,564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,785.96, 1,281,046.37 and 454,564.96 is: 681,245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,785.96 : 1,281,046.37 = 454,564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,785.96/1,281,046.37 = 454,564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,785.96x = 1,281,046.37 × 454,564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,785.96x = 582,318,791,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,318,791,937.20/854,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,245.15

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