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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,257.68, 1,287,387.60 and 297,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,257.68, 1,287,387.60 and 297,292.12 is: 445,938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,257.68 : 1,287,387.60 = 297,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,257.68/1,287,387.60 = 297,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,257.68x = 1,287,387.60 × 297,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,257.68x = 382,730,188,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,730,188,865.71/858,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,938.55

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