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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,200.44, 1,282,593.30 and 356,292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,200.44, 1,282,593.30 and 356,292.28 is: 534,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,200.44 : 1,282,593.30 = 356,292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,200.44/1,282,593.30 = 356,292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,200.44x = 1,282,593.30 × 356,292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,200.44x = 456,978,091,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,978,091,169.72/855,200.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,352.03

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