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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,145.40, 1,287,218.10 and 818,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,145.40, 1,287,218.10 and 818,779.40 is: 1,228,169.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,145.40 : 1,287,218.10 = 818,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,145.40/1,287,218.10 = 818,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,145.40x = 1,287,218.10 × 818,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,145.40x = 1,053,947,663,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,947,663,587.14/858,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,169.10

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