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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,561.64, 1,282,899.47 and 456,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,561.64, 1,282,899.47 and 456,095.12 is: 683,906.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,561.64 : 1,282,899.47 = 456,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,561.64/1,282,899.47 = 456,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,561.64x = 1,282,899.47 × 456,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,561.64x = 585,124,187,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,124,187,717.59/855,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,906.52

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