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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,253.68, 1,287,381.60 and 297,288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,253.68, 1,287,381.60 and 297,288.12 is: 445,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,253.68 : 1,287,381.60 = 297,288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,253.68/1,287,381.60 = 297,288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,253.68x = 1,287,381.60 × 297,288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,253.68x = 382,723,255,586.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,723,255,586.59/858,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,932.55

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