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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,135.05, 1,286,704.10 and 325,365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,135.05, 1,286,704.10 and 325,365.45 is: 487,859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,135.05 : 1,286,704.10 = 325,365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,135.05/1,286,704.10 = 325,365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,135.05x = 1,286,704.10 × 325,365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,135.05x = 418,649,056,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,649,056,886.52/858,135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,859.17

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