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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,363.20, 1,287,717.60 and 297,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,363.20, 1,287,717.60 and 297,281.60 is: 445,982.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,363.20 : 1,287,717.60 = 297,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,363.20/1,287,717.60 = 297,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,363.20x = 1,287,717.60 × 297,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,363.20x = 382,814,748,476.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,814,748,476.16/858,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,982.25

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