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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,203.94, 1,282,598.55 and 356,295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,203.94, 1,282,598.55 and 356,295.78 is: 534,357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,203.94 : 1,282,598.55 = 356,295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,203.94/1,282,598.55 = 356,295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,203.94x = 1,282,598.55 × 356,295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,203.94x = 456,984,450,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,984,450,799.12/855,203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,357.28

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