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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,045.45, 1,288,052.33 and 521,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,045.45, 1,288,052.33 and 521,466.15 is: 782,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,045.45 : 1,288,052.33 = 521,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,045.45/1,288,052.33 = 521,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,045.45x = 1,288,052.33 × 521,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,045.45x = 671,675,686,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,675,686,916.30/858,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,797.33

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