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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,311.56, 1,285,162.72 and 288,294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,311.56, 1,285,162.72 and 288,294.78 is: 432,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,311.56 : 1,285,162.72 = 288,294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,311.56/1,285,162.72 = 288,294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,311.56x = 1,285,162.72 × 288,294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,311.56x = 370,505,703,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,505,703,626.60/857,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,171.59

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