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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,264.20, 1,287,418.19 and 259,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,264.20, 1,287,418.19 and 259,244.90 is: 388,873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,264.20 : 1,287,418.19 = 259,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,264.20/1,287,418.19 = 259,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,264.20x = 1,287,418.19 × 259,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,264.20x = 333,756,592,191.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,756,592,191.42/858,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,873.96

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