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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,356.20, 1,283,034.30 and 656,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,356.20, 1,283,034.30 and 656,290.60 is: 984,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,356.20 : 1,283,034.30 = 656,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,356.20/1,283,034.30 = 656,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,356.20x = 1,283,034.30 × 656,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,356.20x = 842,043,350,567.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,043,350,567.58/855,356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,435.90

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