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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,489.60, 1,283,234.40 and 435,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,489.60, 1,283,234.40 and 435,585.60 is: 653,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,489.60 : 1,283,234.40 = 435,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,489.60/1,283,234.40 = 435,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,489.60x = 1,283,234.40 × 435,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,489.60x = 558,958,426,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,958,426,064.64/855,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,378.40

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