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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,250.10, 1,287,375.15 and 503,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,250.10, 1,287,375.15 and 503,956.10 is: 755,934.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,250.10 : 1,287,375.15 = 503,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,250.10/1,287,375.15 = 503,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,250.10x = 1,287,375.15 × 503,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,250.10x = 648,780,559,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,780,559,830.92/858,250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,934.15

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