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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,020.30, 1,281,882.45 and 434,597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,020.30, 1,281,882.45 and 434,597.90 is: 651,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,020.30 : 1,281,882.45 = 434,597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,020.30/1,281,882.45 = 434,597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,020.30x = 1,281,882.45 × 434,597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,020.30x = 557,103,420,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,103,420,816.86/855,020.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,567.48

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