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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,022.49, 1,286,529.03 and 325,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,022.49, 1,286,529.03 and 325,580.96 is: 488,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,022.49 : 1,286,529.03 = 325,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,022.49/1,286,529.03 = 325,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,022.49x = 1,286,529.03 × 325,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,022.49x = 418,869,350,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,869,350,222.62/858,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,179.92

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