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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,080.80, 1,281,775.20 and 405,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,080.80, 1,281,775.20 and 405,010.60 is: 607,115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,080.80 : 1,281,775.20 = 405,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,080.80/1,281,775.20 = 405,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,080.80x = 1,281,775.20 × 405,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,080.80x = 519,132,542,817.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,132,542,817.12/855,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,115.19

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