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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,744.66, 1,283,646.75 and 406,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,744.66, 1,283,646.75 and 406,233.94 is: 609,365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,744.66 : 1,283,646.75 = 406,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,744.66/1,283,646.75 = 406,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,744.66x = 1,283,646.75 × 406,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,744.66x = 521,460,876,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,460,876,820.70/855,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,365.04

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