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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,358.20, 1,287,710.10 and 297,276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,358.20, 1,287,710.10 and 297,276.60 is: 445,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,358.20 : 1,287,710.10 = 297,276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,358.20/1,287,710.10 = 297,276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,358.20x = 1,287,710.10 × 297,276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,358.20x = 382,806,080,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,806,080,313.66/858,358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,974.75

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