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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,545.40, 1,284,818.10 and 458,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,545.40, 1,284,818.10 and 458,414.20 is: 687,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,545.40 : 1,284,818.10 = 458,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,545.40/1,284,818.10 = 458,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,545.40x = 1,284,818.10 × 458,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,545.40x = 588,978,861,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,978,861,457.02/856,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,621.30

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