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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,114.72, 1,287,380.14 and 259,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,114.72, 1,287,380.14 and 259,040.06 is: 388,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,114.72 : 1,287,380.14 = 259,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,114.72/1,287,380.14 = 259,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,114.72x = 1,287,380.14 × 259,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,114.72x = 333,483,028,708.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,483,028,708.41/858,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,622.90

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