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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,018.60, 1,286,639.10 and 325,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,018.60, 1,286,639.10 and 325,362.60 is: 487,896.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,018.60 : 1,286,639.10 = 325,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,018.60/1,286,639.10 = 325,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,018.60x = 1,286,639.10 × 325,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,018.60x = 418,624,242,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,624,242,837.66/858,018.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,896.47

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