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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,939.40, 1,283,325.90 and 406,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,939.40, 1,283,325.90 and 406,875.40 is: 610,035.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,939.40 : 1,283,325.90 = 406,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,939.40/1,283,325.90 = 406,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,939.40x = 1,283,325.90 × 406,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,939.40x = 522,153,738,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,153,738,892.86/855,939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,035.87

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