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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,542.40, 1,284,813.60 and 458,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,542.40, 1,284,813.60 and 458,411.20 is: 687,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,542.40 : 1,284,813.60 = 458,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,542.40/1,284,813.60 = 458,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,542.40x = 1,284,813.60 × 458,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,542.40x = 588,972,944,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,972,944,152.32/856,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,616.80

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