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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,717.52, 1,283,499.73 and 256,812.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,717.52, 1,283,499.73 and 256,812.43 is: 385,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,717.52 : 1,283,499.73 = 256,812.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,717.52/1,283,499.73 = 256,812.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,717.52x = 1,283,499.73 × 256,812.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,717.52x = 329,618,684,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,618,684,565.64/855,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,195.67

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