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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,903.70, 1,284,777.15 and 482,655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,903.70, 1,284,777.15 and 482,655.70 is: 724,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,903.70 : 1,284,777.15 = 482,655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,903.70/1,284,777.15 = 482,655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,903.70x = 1,284,777.15 × 482,655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,903.70x = 620,105,014,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,105,014,677.26/855,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,503.25

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