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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,858.80, 1,283,442.60 and 294,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,858.80, 1,283,442.60 and 294,604.40 is: 441,787.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,858.80 : 1,283,442.60 = 294,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,858.80/1,283,442.60 = 294,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,858.80x = 1,283,442.60 × 294,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,858.80x = 378,107,837,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,107,837,107.44/855,858.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,787.64

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