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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,039.93, 1,287,398.48 and 325,702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,039.93, 1,287,398.48 and 325,702.26 is: 488,681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,039.93 : 1,287,398.48 = 325,702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,039.93/1,287,398.48 = 325,702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,039.93x = 1,287,398.48 × 325,702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,039.93x = 419,308,592,828.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,308,592,828.05/858,039.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,681.91

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