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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,713.52, 1,283,493.73 and 256,808.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,713.52, 1,283,493.73 and 256,808.43 is: 385,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,713.52 : 1,283,493.73 = 256,808.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,713.52/1,283,493.73 = 256,808.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,713.52x = 1,283,493.73 × 256,808.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,713.52x = 329,612,009,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,612,009,716.14/855,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,189.67

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