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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,445.26, 1,282,584.68 and 433,908.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,445.26, 1,282,584.68 and 433,908.30 is: 650,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,445.26 : 1,282,584.68 = 433,908.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,445.26/1,282,584.68 = 433,908.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,445.26x = 1,282,584.68 × 433,908.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,445.26x = 556,524,138,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,524,138,104.84/855,445.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,566.63

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