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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,109.33, 1,287,372.08 and 259,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,109.33, 1,287,372.08 and 259,034.69 is: 388,614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,109.33 : 1,287,372.08 = 259,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,109.33/1,287,372.08 = 259,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,109.33x = 1,287,372.08 × 259,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,109.33x = 333,474,031,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,474,031,523.47/858,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,614.86

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