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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,145.60, 1,284,218.40 and 436,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,145.60, 1,284,218.40 and 436,241.60 is: 654,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,145.60 : 1,284,218.40 = 436,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,145.60/1,284,218.40 = 436,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,145.60x = 1,284,218.40 × 436,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,145.60x = 560,229,489,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,229,489,565.44/856,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,362.40

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