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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,174.20, 1,282,761.30 and 455,609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,174.20, 1,282,761.30 and 455,609.30 is: 683,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,174.20 : 1,282,761.30 = 455,609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,174.20/1,282,761.30 = 455,609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,174.20x = 1,282,761.30 × 455,609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,174.20x = 584,437,977,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,437,977,960.09/855,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,413.95

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