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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,046.80, 1,281,768.30 and 322,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,046.80, 1,281,768.30 and 322,925.40 is: 484,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,046.80 : 1,281,768.30 = 322,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,046.80/1,281,768.30 = 322,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,046.80x = 1,281,768.30 × 322,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,046.80x = 413,915,540,984.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,915,540,984.82/855,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,085.25

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