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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,538.64, 1,284,409.08 and 383,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,538.64, 1,284,409.08 and 383,227.92 is: 574,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,538.64 : 1,284,409.08 = 383,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,538.64/1,284,409.08 = 383,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,538.64x = 1,284,409.08 × 383,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,538.64x = 492,221,420,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,221,420,157.51/856,538.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,663.42

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