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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,192.64, 1,282,409.76 and 455,758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,192.64, 1,282,409.76 and 455,758.96 is: 683,436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,192.64 : 1,282,409.76 = 455,758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,192.64/1,282,409.76 = 455,758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,192.64x = 1,282,409.76 × 455,758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,192.64x = 584,469,738,511.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,469,738,511.45/855,192.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,436.35

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