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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,209.74, 1,285,724.40 and 351,824.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,209.74, 1,285,724.40 and 351,824.16 is: 527,699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,209.74 : 1,285,724.40 = 351,824.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,209.74/1,285,724.40 = 351,824.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,209.74x = 1,285,724.40 × 351,824.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,209.74x = 452,348,907,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,348,907,021.50/857,209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,699.22

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