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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304,310.40, 1,956,465.60 and 855,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304,310.40, 1,956,465.60 and 855,246.40 is: 1,282,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304,310.40 : 1,956,465.60 = 855,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304,310.40/1,956,465.60 = 855,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304,310.40x = 1,956,465.60 × 855,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304,310.40x = 1,673,260,161,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,260,161,123.84/1,304,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,869.60

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