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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,295.70, 1,283,228.61 and 286,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,295.70, 1,283,228.61 and 286,733.06 is: 430,195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,295.70 : 1,283,228.61 = 286,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,295.70/1,283,228.61 = 286,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,295.70x = 1,283,228.61 × 286,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,295.70x = 367,944,066,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,944,066,024.85/855,295.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,195.15

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