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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,066.40, 1,285,687.08 and 296,028

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,066.40, 1,285,687.08 and 296,028 is: 444,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,066.40 : 1,285,687.08 = 296,028 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,066.40/1,285,687.08 = 296,028/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,066.40x = 1,285,687.08 × 296,028
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,066.40x = 380,599,374,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,599,374,918.24/857,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,072.22

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