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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,555.80, 1,281,948.90 and 293,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,555.80, 1,281,948.90 and 293,762.20 is: 440,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,555.80 : 1,281,948.90 = 293,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,555.80/1,281,948.90 = 293,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,555.80x = 1,281,948.90 × 293,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,555.80x = 376,588,129,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,588,129,151.58/854,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,682.90

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