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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,583.06, 1,284,636.20 and 477,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,583.06, 1,284,636.20 and 477,243 is: 716,568.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,583.06 : 1,284,636.20 = 477,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,583.06/1,284,636.20 = 477,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,583.06x = 1,284,636.20 × 477,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,583.06x = 613,083,633,996.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,083,633,996.60/855,583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,568.22

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