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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,017.40, 1,287,026.10 and 718,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,017.40, 1,287,026.10 and 718,049.40 is: 1,077,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,017.40 : 1,287,026.10 = 718,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,017.40/1,287,026.10 = 718,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,017.40x = 1,287,026.10 × 718,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,017.40x = 924,148,318,889.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,148,318,889.34/858,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077,074.10

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