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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,587.06, 1,284,642.20 and 477,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,587.06, 1,284,642.20 and 477,247 is: 716,574.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,587.06 : 1,284,642.20 = 477,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,587.06/1,284,642.20 = 477,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,587.06x = 1,284,642.20 × 477,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,587.06x = 613,091,636,023.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,091,636,023.40/855,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,574.23

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