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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,862.64, 1,285,035.16 and 257,664.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,862.64, 1,285,035.16 and 257,664.74 is: 386,419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,862.64 : 1,285,035.16 = 257,664.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,862.64/1,285,035.16 = 257,664.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,862.64x = 1,285,035.16 × 257,664.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,862.64x = 331,108,243,322.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,108,243,322.92/856,862.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,419.28

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