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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,046.80, 1,281,724.20 and 404,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,046.80, 1,281,724.20 and 404,976.60 is: 607,064.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,046.80 : 1,281,724.20 = 404,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,046.80/1,281,724.20 = 404,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,046.80x = 1,281,724.20 × 404,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,046.80x = 519,068,308,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,068,308,653.72/855,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,064.21

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