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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,118.02, 1,287,591.75 and 353,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,118.02, 1,287,591.75 and 353,051.70 is: 529,748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,118.02 : 1,287,591.75 = 353,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,118.02/1,287,591.75 = 353,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,118.02x = 1,287,591.75 × 353,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,118.02x = 454,586,456,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,586,456,243.48/858,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,748.18

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