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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,157.14, 1,282,356.63 and 455,723.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,157.14, 1,282,356.63 and 455,723.46 is: 683,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,157.14 : 1,282,356.63 = 455,723.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,157.14/1,282,356.63 = 455,723.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,157.14x = 1,282,356.63 × 455,723.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,157.14x = 584,400,000,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,400,000,377.54/855,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,383.17

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