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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,931.86, 1,284,111 and 256,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,931.86, 1,284,111 and 256,904.10 is: 385,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,931.86 : 1,284,111 = 256,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,931.86/1,284,111 = 256,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,931.86x = 1,284,111 × 256,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,931.86x = 329,893,380,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,893,380,755.10/855,931.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,420.14

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