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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,383.40, 1,284,272.70 and 295,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,383.40, 1,284,272.70 and 295,287.40 is: 442,826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,383.40 : 1,284,272.70 = 295,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,383.40/1,284,272.70 = 295,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,383.40x = 1,284,272.70 × 295,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,383.40x = 379,229,546,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,229,546,473.98/856,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,826.83

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