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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,137.80, 1,281,904.80 and 323,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,137.80, 1,281,904.80 and 323,016.40 is: 484,221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,137.80 : 1,281,904.80 = 323,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,137.80/1,281,904.80 = 323,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,137.80x = 1,281,904.80 × 323,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,137.80x = 414,076,273,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,076,273,638.72/855,137.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,221.69

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