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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,851.95, 1,281,740.04 and 495,262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,851.95, 1,281,740.04 and 495,262.85 is: 741,715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,851.95 : 1,281,740.04 = 495,262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,851.95/1,281,740.04 = 495,262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,851.95x = 1,281,740.04 × 495,262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,851.95x = 634,798,229,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,798,229,534.76/855,851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,715.00

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