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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,956.84, 1,283,932.12 and 256,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,956.84, 1,283,932.12 and 256,915.40 is: 385,372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,956.84 : 1,283,932.12 = 256,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,956.84/1,283,932.12 = 256,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,956.84x = 1,283,932.12 × 256,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,956.84x = 329,861,934,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,861,934,182.65/855,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,372.16

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