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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,373.60, 1,284,171.60 and 323,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,373.60, 1,284,171.60 and 323,717.60 is: 485,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,373.60 : 1,284,171.60 = 323,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,373.60/1,284,171.60 = 323,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,373.60x = 1,284,171.60 × 323,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,373.60x = 415,708,948,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,708,948,340.16/856,373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,429.43

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