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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,007.40, 1,287,011.10 and 718,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,007.40, 1,287,011.10 and 718,039.40 is: 1,077,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,007.40 : 1,287,011.10 = 718,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,007.40/1,287,011.10 = 718,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,007.40x = 1,287,011.10 × 718,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,007.40x = 924,124,678,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,124,678,037.34/858,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,059.10

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