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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,249.48, 1,283,447.17 and 556,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,249.48, 1,283,447.17 and 556,943.95 is: 834,812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,249.48 : 1,283,447.17 = 556,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,249.48/1,283,447.17 = 556,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,249.48x = 1,283,447.17 × 556,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,249.48x = 714,808,127,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,808,127,274.17/856,249.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,812.92

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