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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,300.60, 1,288,034.10 and 479,220.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,300.60, 1,288,034.10 and 479,220.60 is: 719,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,300.60 : 1,288,034.10 = 479,220.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,300.60/1,288,034.10 = 479,220.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,300.60x = 1,288,034.10 × 479,220.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,300.60x = 617,252,474,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,252,474,222.46/858,300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,156.52

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