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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,117.02, 1,287,590.25 and 353,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,117.02, 1,287,590.25 and 353,050.70 is: 529,746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,117.02 : 1,287,590.25 = 353,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,117.02/1,287,590.25 = 353,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,117.02x = 1,287,590.25 × 353,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,117.02x = 454,584,639,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,584,639,075.68/858,117.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,746.68

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