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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,007.60, 1,286,622.60 and 325,351.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,007.60, 1,286,622.60 and 325,351.60 is: 487,879.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,007.60 : 1,286,622.60 = 325,351.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,007.60/1,286,622.60 = 325,351.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,007.60x = 1,286,622.60 × 325,351.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,007.60x = 418,604,721,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,604,721,506.16/858,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,879.97

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