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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,179.60, 1,286,880.60 and 325,523.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,179.60, 1,286,880.60 and 325,523.60 is: 488,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,179.60 : 1,286,880.60 = 325,523.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,179.60/1,286,880.60 = 325,523.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,179.60x = 1,286,880.60 × 325,523.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,179.60x = 418,910,005,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,910,005,682.16/858,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,137.92

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