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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,640.74, 1,284,056.88 and 287,482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,640.74, 1,284,056.88 and 287,482.18 is: 430,919.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,640.74 : 1,284,056.88 = 287,482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,640.74/1,284,056.88 = 287,482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,640.74x = 1,284,056.88 × 287,482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,640.74x = 369,143,471,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,143,471,106.40/856,640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,919.82

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