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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,424.46, 1,285,433.73 and 436,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,424.46, 1,285,433.73 and 436,015.02 is: 654,428.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,424.46 : 1,285,433.73 = 436,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,424.46/1,285,433.73 = 436,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,424.46x = 1,285,433.73 × 436,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,424.46x = 560,468,413,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,468,413,494.63/856,424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,428.31

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