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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,226.70, 1,282,676.02 and 256,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,226.70, 1,282,676.02 and 256,207.40 is: 384,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,226.70 : 1,282,676.02 = 256,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,226.70/1,282,676.02 = 256,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,226.70x = 1,282,676.02 × 256,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,226.70x = 328,631,088,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,631,088,126.55/855,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,261.96

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