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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,159.72, 1,283,182.20 and 620,439.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,159.72, 1,283,182.20 and 620,439.72 is: 930,980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,159.72 : 1,283,182.20 = 620,439.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,159.72/1,283,182.20 = 620,439.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,159.72x = 1,283,182.20 × 620,439.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,159.72x = 796,137,204,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,137,204,876.98/855,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930,980.71

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