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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,208.10, 1,287,312.15 and 659,531.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,208.10, 1,287,312.15 and 659,531.30 is: 989,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,208.10 : 1,287,312.15 = 659,531.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,208.10/1,287,312.15 = 659,531.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,208.10x = 1,287,312.15 × 659,531.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,208.10x = 849,022,655,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,022,655,795.30/858,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,296.95

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