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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,560.14, 1,282,897.22 and 456,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,560.14, 1,282,897.22 and 456,093.62 is: 683,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,560.14 : 1,282,897.22 = 456,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,560.14/1,282,897.22 = 456,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,560.14x = 1,282,897.22 × 456,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,560.14x = 585,121,237,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,121,237,157.74/855,560.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,904.27

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