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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,453.76, 1,282,597.38 and 433,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,453.76, 1,282,597.38 and 433,916.80 is: 650,579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,453.76 : 1,282,597.38 = 433,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,453.76/1,282,597.38 = 433,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,453.76x = 1,282,597.38 × 433,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,453.76x = 556,540,550,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,540,550,817.98/855,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,579.35

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