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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,116.10, 1,286,590.95 and 325,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,116.10, 1,286,590.95 and 325,557.30 is: 488,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,116.10 : 1,286,590.95 = 325,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,116.10/1,286,590.95 = 325,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,116.10x = 1,286,590.95 × 325,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,116.10x = 418,859,075,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,859,075,886.44/858,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,114.69

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