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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,999.20, 1,284,152.40 and 357,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,999.20, 1,284,152.40 and 357,413.60 is: 536,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,999.20 : 1,284,152.40 = 357,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,999.20/1,284,152.40 = 357,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,999.20x = 1,284,152.40 × 357,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,999.20x = 458,973,532,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,973,532,232.64/855,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,184.53

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