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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,744.16, 1,283,646 and 406,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,744.16, 1,283,646 and 406,233.44 is: 609,364.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,744.16 : 1,283,646 = 406,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,744.16/1,283,646 = 406,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,744.16x = 1,283,646 × 406,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,744.16x = 521,459,930,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,459,930,322.24/855,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,364.29

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