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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,120.30, 1,281,878.55 and 322,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,120.30, 1,281,878.55 and 322,998.90 is: 484,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,120.30 : 1,281,878.55 = 322,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,120.30/1,281,878.55 = 322,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,120.30x = 1,281,878.55 × 322,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,120.30x = 414,045,361,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,045,361,583.60/855,120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,195.45

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