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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,029.28, 1,286,827.98 and 352,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,029.28, 1,286,827.98 and 352,731.16 is: 529,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,029.28 : 1,286,827.98 = 352,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,029.28/1,286,827.98 = 352,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,029.28x = 1,286,827.98 × 352,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,029.28x = 453,904,326,105.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,904,326,105.86/858,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,007.97

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