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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,102.43, 1,287,161.39 and 218,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,102.43, 1,287,161.39 and 218,406.85 is: 327,612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,102.43 : 1,287,161.39 = 218,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,102.43/1,287,161.39 = 218,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,102.43x = 1,287,161.39 × 218,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,102.43x = 281,124,864,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,124,864,631.52/858,102.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,612.25

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