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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,664.80, 1,283,863.20 and 456,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,664.80, 1,283,863.20 and 456,443.80 is: 684,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,664.80 : 1,283,863.20 = 456,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,664.80/1,283,863.20 = 456,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,664.80x = 1,283,863.20 × 456,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,664.80x = 586,011,397,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,011,397,688.16/856,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,061.49

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