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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,143.10, 1,287,214.65 and 659,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,143.10, 1,287,214.65 and 659,466.30 is: 989,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,143.10 : 1,287,214.65 = 659,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,143.10/1,287,214.65 = 659,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,143.10x = 1,287,214.65 × 659,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,143.10x = 848,874,682,541.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,874,682,541.30/858,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,199.45

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