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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,072.16, 1,287,183.89 and 318,334.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,072.16, 1,287,183.89 and 318,334.69 is: 477,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,072.16 : 1,287,183.89 = 318,334.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,072.16/1,287,183.89 = 318,334.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,072.16x = 1,287,183.89 × 318,334.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,072.16x = 409,755,284,596.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,755,284,596.14/858,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,530.10

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