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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,199.44, 1,282,591.80 and 356,291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,199.44, 1,282,591.80 and 356,291.28 is: 534,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,199.44 : 1,282,591.80 = 356,291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,199.44/1,282,591.80 = 356,291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,199.44x = 1,282,591.80 × 356,291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,199.44x = 456,976,274,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,976,274,139.50/855,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,350.53

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