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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,135.80, 1,286,705.22 and 325,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,135.80, 1,286,705.22 and 325,366.20 is: 487,860.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,135.80 : 1,286,705.22 = 325,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,135.80/1,286,705.22 = 325,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,135.80x = 1,286,705.22 × 325,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,135.80x = 418,650,387,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,650,387,951.56/858,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,860.30

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