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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,616.40, 1,283,424.60 and 809,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,616.40, 1,283,424.60 and 809,997.20 is: 1,214,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,616.40 : 1,283,424.60 = 809,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,616.40/1,283,424.60 = 809,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,616.40x = 1,283,424.60 × 809,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,616.40x = 1,039,570,332,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,570,332,411.12/855,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,995.80

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