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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,009.40, 1,287,014.10 and 718,041.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,009.40, 1,287,014.10 and 718,041.40 is: 1,077,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,009.40 : 1,287,014.10 = 718,041.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,009.40/1,287,014.10 = 718,041.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,009.40x = 1,287,014.10 × 718,041.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,009.40x = 924,129,406,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,129,406,183.74/858,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,062.10

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