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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,138.60, 1,286,061.48 and 452,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,138.60, 1,286,061.48 and 452,503.56 is: 678,150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,138.60 : 1,286,061.48 = 452,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,138.60/1,286,061.48 = 452,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,138.60x = 1,286,061.48 × 452,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,138.60x = 581,947,398,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,947,398,078.87/858,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,150.82

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