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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,181.84, 1,283,215.20 and 620,461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,181.84, 1,283,215.20 and 620,461.84 is: 931,013.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,181.84 : 1,283,215.20 = 620,461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,181.84/1,283,215.20 = 620,461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,181.84x = 1,283,215.20 × 620,461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,181.84x = 796,186,064,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,186,064,107.97/855,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,013.76

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