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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,819.44, 1,283,965.71 and 477,217.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,819.44, 1,283,965.71 and 477,217.29 is: 715,122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,819.44 : 1,283,965.71 = 477,217.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,819.44/1,283,965.71 = 477,217.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,819.44x = 1,283,965.71 × 477,217.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,819.44x = 612,730,636,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,730,636,579.13/856,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,122.24

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