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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,092.56, 1,284,497.24 and 376,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,092.56, 1,284,497.24 and 376,072.76 is: 564,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,092.56 : 1,284,497.24 = 376,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,092.56/1,284,497.24 = 376,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,092.56x = 1,284,497.24 × 376,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,092.56x = 483,064,422,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,064,422,259.18/856,092.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,266.58

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