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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,180.76, 1,284,160.16 and 323,632.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,180.76, 1,284,160.16 and 323,632.49 is: 485,406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,180.76 : 1,284,160.16 = 323,632.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,180.76/1,284,160.16 = 323,632.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,180.76x = 1,284,160.16 × 323,632.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,180.76x = 415,595,944,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,595,944,527.88/856,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,406.78

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