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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,102.89, 1,287,345.69 and 281,751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,102.89, 1,287,345.69 and 281,751.84 is: 422,690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,102.89 : 1,287,345.69 = 281,751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,102.89/1,287,345.69 = 281,751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,102.89x = 1,287,345.69 × 281,751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,102.89x = 362,712,016,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,712,016,873.57/858,102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,690.59

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