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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,585.16, 1,285,704.06 and 456,507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,585.16, 1,285,704.06 and 456,507.88 is: 686,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,585.16 : 1,285,704.06 = 456,507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,585.16/1,285,704.06 = 456,507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,585.16x = 1,285,704.06 × 456,507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,585.16x = 586,934,034,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,934,034,737.99/855,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,003.06

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