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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,204.94, 1,282,600.05 and 356,296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,204.94, 1,282,600.05 and 356,296.78 is: 534,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,204.94 : 1,282,600.05 = 356,296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,204.94/1,282,600.05 = 356,296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,204.94x = 1,282,600.05 × 356,296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,204.94x = 456,986,267,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,986,267,842.84/855,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,358.78

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