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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,233.32, 1,282,823.52 and 406,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,233.32, 1,282,823.52 and 406,277.32 is: 609,403.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,233.32 : 1,282,823.52 = 406,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,233.32/1,282,823.52 = 406,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,233.32x = 1,282,823.52 × 406,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,233.32x = 521,182,101,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,182,101,738.57/855,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,403.41

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