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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,156.64, 1,282,355.88 and 455,722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,156.64, 1,282,355.88 and 455,722.96 is: 683,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,156.64 : 1,282,355.88 = 455,722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,156.64/1,282,355.88 = 455,722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,156.64x = 1,282,355.88 × 455,722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,156.64x = 584,399,017,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,399,017,407.01/855,156.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,382.42

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