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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,301.60, 1,288,035.60 and 479,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,301.60, 1,288,035.60 and 479,221.60 is: 719,158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,301.60 : 1,288,035.60 = 479,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,301.60/1,288,035.60 = 479,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,301.60x = 1,288,035.60 × 479,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,301.60x = 617,254,481,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,254,481,088.96/858,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,158.02

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