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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,362.20, 1,287,716.10 and 297,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,362.20, 1,287,716.10 and 297,280.60 is: 445,980.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,362.20 : 1,287,716.10 = 297,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,362.20/1,287,716.10 = 297,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,362.20x = 1,287,716.10 × 297,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,362.20x = 382,813,014,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,813,014,837.66/858,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,980.75

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