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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,496.27, 1,282,985.20 and 356,743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,496.27, 1,282,985.20 and 356,743.63 is: 535,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,496.27 : 1,282,985.20 = 356,743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,496.27/1,282,985.20 = 356,743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,496.27x = 1,282,985.20 × 356,743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,496.27x = 457,696,789,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,696,789,285.63/855,496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,007.35

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