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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,010.17, 1,285,502.45 and 208,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,010.17, 1,285,502.45 and 208,588.59 is: 312,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,010.17 : 1,285,502.45 = 208,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,010.17/1,285,502.45 = 208,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,010.17x = 1,285,502.45 × 208,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,010.17x = 268,141,142,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,141,142,444.10/857,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,879.77

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