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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,864.64, 1,286,994.64 and 296,899.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,864.64, 1,286,994.64 and 296,899.14 is: 445,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,864.64 : 1,286,994.64 = 296,899.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,864.64/1,286,994.64 = 296,899.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,864.64x = 1,286,994.64 × 296,899.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,864.64x = 382,107,601,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,107,601,800.61/857,864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,417.13

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