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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,583.10, 1,284,636.28 and 477,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,583.10, 1,284,636.28 and 477,243.04 is: 716,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,583.10 : 1,284,636.28 = 477,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,583.10/1,284,636.28 = 477,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,583.10x = 1,284,636.28 × 477,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,583.10x = 613,083,723,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,083,723,561.49/855,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,568.30

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