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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,934.40, 1,283,318.40 and 406,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,934.40, 1,283,318.40 and 406,870.40 is: 610,028.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,934.40 : 1,283,318.40 = 406,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,934.40/1,283,318.40 = 406,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,934.40x = 1,283,318.40 × 406,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,934.40x = 522,144,270,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,144,270,735.36/855,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,028.37

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