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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,385.61, 1,284,607.59 and 406,874.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,385.61, 1,284,607.59 and 406,874.49 is: 610,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,385.61 : 1,284,607.59 = 406,874.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,385.61/1,284,607.59 = 406,874.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,385.61x = 1,284,607.59 × 406,874.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,385.61x = 522,674,058,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,674,058,031.38/856,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,325.60

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