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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,001.17, 1,287,340.73 and 325,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,001.17, 1,287,340.73 and 325,663.50 is: 488,623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,001.17 : 1,287,340.73 = 325,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,001.17/1,287,340.73 = 325,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,001.17x = 1,287,340.73 × 325,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,001.17x = 419,239,882,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,239,882,201.81/858,001.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,623.91

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