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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,232.60, 1,287,932.10 and 479,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,232.60, 1,287,932.10 and 479,152.60 is: 719,054.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,232.60 : 1,287,932.10 = 479,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,232.60/1,287,932.10 = 479,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,232.60x = 1,287,932.10 × 479,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,232.60x = 617,116,014,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,116,014,338.46/858,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,054.50

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