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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,889.16, 1,284,660.08 and 455,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,889.16, 1,284,660.08 and 455,811.88 is: 684,958.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,889.16 : 1,284,660.08 = 455,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,889.16/1,284,660.08 = 455,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,889.16x = 1,284,660.08 × 455,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,889.16x = 585,563,326,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,563,326,225.75/854,889.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,958.18

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