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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,031.28, 1,286,830.98 and 352,733.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,031.28, 1,286,830.98 and 352,733.16 is: 529,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,031.28 : 1,286,830.98 = 352,733.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,031.28/1,286,830.98 = 352,733.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,031.28x = 1,286,830.98 × 352,733.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,031.28x = 453,907,957,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,907,957,961.30/858,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,010.97

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