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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,710.02, 1,283,488.48 and 256,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,710.02, 1,283,488.48 and 256,804.93 is: 385,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,710.02 : 1,283,488.48 = 256,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,710.02/1,283,488.48 = 256,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,710.02x = 1,283,488.48 × 256,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,710.02x = 329,606,169,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,606,169,262.21/855,710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,184.42

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