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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,383.21, 1,283,359.83 and 286,820.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,383.21, 1,283,359.83 and 286,820.52 is: 430,326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,383.21 : 1,283,359.83 = 286,820.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,383.21/1,283,359.83 = 286,820.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,383.21x = 1,283,359.83 × 286,820.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,383.21x = 368,093,933,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,093,933,787.71/855,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,326.35

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