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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,346.30, 1,286,417.85 and 479,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,346.30, 1,286,417.85 and 479,266.30 is: 718,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,346.30 : 1,286,417.85 = 479,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,346.30/1,286,417.85 = 479,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,346.30x = 1,286,417.85 × 479,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,346.30x = 616,536,723,223.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,536,723,223.46/858,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,284.36

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