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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,578.69, 1,283,364.53 and 215,883.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,578.69, 1,283,364.53 and 215,883.92 is: 323,824.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,578.69 : 1,283,364.53 = 215,883.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,578.69/1,283,364.53 = 215,883.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,578.69x = 1,283,364.53 × 215,883.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,578.69x = 277,057,758,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,057,758,029.12/855,578.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,824.99

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