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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,131.77, 1,282,787.77 and 349,612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,131.77, 1,282,787.77 and 349,612.39 is: 524,455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,131.77 : 1,282,787.77 = 349,612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,131.77/1,282,787.77 = 349,612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,131.77x = 1,282,787.77 × 349,612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,131.77x = 448,478,498,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,478,498,132.47/855,131.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,455.43

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