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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,973.82, 1,283,957.64 and 256,932.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,973.82, 1,283,957.64 and 256,932.38 is: 385,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,973.82 : 1,283,957.64 = 256,932.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,973.82/1,283,957.64 = 256,932.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,973.82x = 1,283,957.64 × 256,932.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,973.82x = 329,890,292,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,890,292,264.38/855,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,397.64

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