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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,327.48, 1,283,276.16 and 286,764.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,327.48, 1,283,276.16 and 286,764.84 is: 430,242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,327.48 : 1,283,276.16 = 286,764.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,327.48/1,283,276.16 = 286,764.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,327.48x = 1,283,276.16 × 286,764.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,327.48x = 367,998,482,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,998,482,698.21/855,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,242.79

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