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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,510.80, 1,284,766.20 and 357,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,510.80, 1,284,766.20 and 357,874.80 is: 536,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,510.80 : 1,284,766.20 = 357,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,510.80/1,284,766.20 = 357,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,510.80x = 1,284,766.20 × 357,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,510.80x = 459,785,446,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,785,446,871.76/856,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,812.20

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