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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,159.40, 1,282,436.70 and 294,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,159.40, 1,282,436.70 and 294,063.40 is: 440,991.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,159.40 : 1,282,436.70 = 294,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,159.40/1,282,436.70 = 294,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,159.40x = 1,282,436.70 × 294,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,159.40x = 377,117,696,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,117,696,286.78/855,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,991.11

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