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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,921.54, 1,286,849.94 and 258,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,921.54, 1,286,849.94 and 258,866.72 is: 388,290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,921.54 : 1,286,849.94 = 258,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,921.54/1,286,849.94 = 258,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,921.54x = 1,286,849.94 × 258,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,921.54x = 333,122,623,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,122,623,100.00/857,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,290.31

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