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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,145.65, 1,287,218.48 and 818,779.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,145.65, 1,287,218.48 and 818,779.65 is: 1,228,169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,145.65 : 1,287,218.48 = 818,779.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,145.65/1,287,218.48 = 818,779.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,145.65x = 1,287,218.48 × 818,779.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,145.65x = 1,053,948,292,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,948,292,434.03/858,145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,169.48

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