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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,625.60, 1,283,438.40 and 435,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,625.60, 1,283,438.40 and 435,721.60 is: 653,582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,625.60 : 1,283,438.40 = 435,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,625.60/1,283,438.40 = 435,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,625.60x = 1,283,438.40 × 435,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,625.60x = 559,221,833,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,221,833,149.44/855,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,582.40

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