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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,087.30, 1,281,829.05 and 322,965.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,087.30, 1,281,829.05 and 322,965.90 is: 484,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,087.30 : 1,281,829.05 = 322,965.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,087.30/1,281,829.05 = 322,965.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,087.30x = 1,281,829.05 × 322,965.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,087.30x = 413,987,072,779.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,987,072,779.40/855,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,145.97

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