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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,251.82, 1,282,851.27 and 406,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,251.82, 1,282,851.27 and 406,295.82 is: 609,431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,251.82 : 1,282,851.27 = 406,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,251.82/1,282,851.27 = 406,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,251.82x = 1,282,851.27 × 406,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,251.82x = 521,217,108,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,217,108,682.69/855,251.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,431.16

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