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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,017.10, 1,287,025.65 and 659,340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,017.10, 1,287,025.65 and 659,340.30 is: 989,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,017.10 : 1,287,025.65 = 659,340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,017.10/1,287,025.65 = 659,340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,017.10x = 1,287,025.65 × 659,340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,017.10x = 848,587,878,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,587,878,178.70/858,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,010.45

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