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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,307.96, 1,285,259.02 and 435,898.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,307.96, 1,285,259.02 and 435,898.52 is: 654,253.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,307.96 : 1,285,259.02 = 435,898.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,307.96/1,285,259.02 = 435,898.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,307.96x = 1,285,259.02 × 435,898.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,307.96x = 560,242,504,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,242,504,634.65/856,307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,253.53

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