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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,046.20, 1,287,069.30 and 503,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,046.20, 1,287,069.30 and 503,752.20 is: 755,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,046.20 : 1,287,069.30 = 503,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,046.20/1,287,069.30 = 503,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,046.20x = 1,287,069.30 × 503,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,046.20x = 648,363,991,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,363,991,427.46/858,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,628.30

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