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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,586.06, 1,284,640.70 and 477,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,586.06, 1,284,640.70 and 477,246 is: 716,572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,586.06 : 1,284,640.70 = 477,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,586.06/1,284,640.70 = 477,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,586.06x = 1,284,640.70 × 477,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,586.06x = 613,089,635,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,089,635,512.20/855,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,572.73

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