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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,575.56, 1,284,624.96 and 477,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,575.56, 1,284,624.96 and 477,235.52 is: 716,557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,575.56 : 1,284,624.96 = 477,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,575.56/1,284,624.96 = 477,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,575.56x = 1,284,624.96 × 477,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,575.56x = 613,068,660,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,068,660,790.58/855,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,557.00

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