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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,001.80, 1,281,854.70 and 434,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,001.80, 1,281,854.70 and 434,579.40 is: 651,539.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,001.80 : 1,281,854.70 = 434,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,001.80/1,281,854.70 = 434,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,001.80x = 1,281,854.70 × 434,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,001.80x = 557,067,646,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,067,646,413.18/855,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,539.74

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