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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,179.40, 1,282,466.70 and 294,083.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,179.40, 1,282,466.70 and 294,083.40 is: 441,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,179.40 : 1,282,466.70 = 294,083.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,179.40/1,282,466.70 = 294,083.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,179.40x = 1,282,466.70 × 294,083.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,179.40x = 377,152,167,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,152,167,522.78/855,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,021.11

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