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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,119.49, 1,287,387.27 and 259,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,119.49, 1,287,387.27 and 259,044.84 is: 388,630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,119.49 : 1,287,387.27 = 259,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,119.49/1,287,387.27 = 259,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,119.49x = 1,287,387.27 × 259,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,119.49x = 333,491,029,375.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,491,029,375.19/858,119.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,630.06

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