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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,322.64, 1,287,483.92 and 457,749.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,322.64, 1,287,483.92 and 457,749.84 is: 686,624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,322.64 : 1,287,483.92 = 457,749.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,322.64/1,287,483.92 = 457,749.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,322.64x = 1,287,483.92 × 457,749.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,322.64x = 589,345,558,382.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,345,558,382.57/858,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,624.74

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