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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,452.76, 1,282,595.88 and 433,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,452.76, 1,282,595.88 and 433,915.80 is: 650,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,452.76 : 1,282,595.88 = 433,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,452.76/1,282,595.88 = 433,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,452.76x = 1,282,595.88 × 433,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,452.76x = 556,538,617,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,538,617,346.90/855,452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,577.85

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