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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,969.84, 1,283,951.62 and 256,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,969.84, 1,283,951.62 and 256,928.40 is: 385,391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,969.84 : 1,283,951.62 = 256,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,969.84/1,283,951.62 = 256,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,969.84x = 1,283,951.62 × 256,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,969.84x = 329,883,635,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,883,635,404.01/855,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,391.66

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