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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,011.55, 1,288,493.55 and 559,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,011.55, 1,288,493.55 and 559,814.10 is: 840,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,011.55 : 1,288,493.55 = 559,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,011.55/1,288,493.55 = 559,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,011.55x = 1,288,493.55 × 559,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,011.55x = 721,316,857,049.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,316,857,049.06/858,011.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,684.32

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