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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,262.12, 1,285,893.18 and 288,595.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,262.12, 1,285,893.18 and 288,595.65 is: 432,893.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,262.12 : 1,285,893.18 = 288,595.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,262.12/1,285,893.18 = 288,595.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,262.12x = 1,285,893.18 × 288,595.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,262.12x = 371,103,178,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,103,178,112.67/857,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,893.48

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