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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,068.91, 1,287,179.01 and 318,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,068.91, 1,287,179.01 and 318,331.44 is: 477,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,068.91 : 1,287,179.01 = 318,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,068.91/1,287,179.01 = 318,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,068.91x = 1,287,179.01 × 318,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,068.91x = 409,749,546,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,749,546,597.33/858,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,525.22

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