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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,188.38, 1,287,309.10 and 431,741.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,188.38, 1,287,309.10 and 431,741.56 is: 647,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,188.38 : 1,287,309.10 = 431,741.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,188.38/1,287,309.10 = 431,741.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,188.38x = 1,287,309.10 × 431,741.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,188.38x = 555,784,839,036.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,784,839,036.20/858,188.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,625.69

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