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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,543.49, 1,286,045.37 and 310,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,543.49, 1,286,045.37 and 310,365.27 is: 465,450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,543.49 : 1,286,045.37 = 310,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,543.49/1,286,045.37 = 310,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,543.49x = 1,286,045.37 × 310,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,543.49x = 399,143,818,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,143,818,492.30/857,543.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,450.23

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