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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,135.10, 1,287,202.65 and 659,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,135.10, 1,287,202.65 and 659,458.30 is: 989,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,135.10 : 1,287,202.65 = 659,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,135.10/1,287,202.65 = 659,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,135.10x = 1,287,202.65 × 659,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,135.10x = 848,856,471,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,856,471,324.50/858,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,187.45

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