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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,535.10, 1,282,859.78 and 456,068.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,535.10, 1,282,859.78 and 456,068.61 is: 683,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,535.10 : 1,282,859.78 = 456,068.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,535.10/1,282,859.78 = 456,068.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,535.10x = 1,282,859.78 × 456,068.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,535.10x = 585,072,074,409.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,072,074,409.16/855,535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,866.83

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