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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,382.40, 1,284,271.20 and 295,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,382.40, 1,284,271.20 and 295,286.40 is: 442,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,382.40 : 1,284,271.20 = 295,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,382.40/1,284,271.20 = 295,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,382.40x = 1,284,271.20 × 295,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,382.40x = 379,227,819,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,227,819,271.68/856,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,825.33

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