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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,830.20, 1,284,666.90 and 482,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,830.20, 1,284,666.90 and 482,582.20 is: 724,392.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,830.20 : 1,284,666.90 = 482,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,830.20/1,284,666.90 = 482,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,830.20x = 1,284,666.90 × 482,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,830.20x = 619,957,378,869.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,957,378,869.18/855,830.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,392.97

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