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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,079.80, 1,281,817.80 and 322,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,079.80, 1,281,817.80 and 322,958.40 is: 484,134.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,079.80 : 1,281,817.80 = 322,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,079.80/1,281,817.80 = 322,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,079.80x = 1,281,817.80 × 322,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,079.80x = 413,973,825,779.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,973,825,779.52/855,079.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,134.73

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