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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,211.14, 1,282,437.63 and 455,777.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,211.14, 1,282,437.63 and 455,777.46 is: 683,464.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,211.14 : 1,282,437.63 = 455,777.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,211.14/1,282,437.63 = 455,777.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,211.14x = 1,282,437.63 × 455,777.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,211.14x = 584,506,165,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,506,165,609.82/855,211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,464.16

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