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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,117.80, 1,281,874.80 and 322,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,117.80, 1,281,874.80 and 322,996.40 is: 484,191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,117.80 : 1,281,874.80 = 322,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,117.80/1,281,874.80 = 322,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,117.80x = 1,281,874.80 × 322,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,117.80x = 414,040,945,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,040,945,650.72/855,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,191.71

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