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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,368.25, 1,287,782.01 and 297,402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,368.25, 1,287,782.01 and 297,402.75 is: 446,183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,368.25 : 1,287,782.01 = 297,402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,368.25/1,287,782.01 = 297,402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,368.25x = 1,287,782.01 × 297,402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,368.25x = 382,989,911,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,989,911,174.53/858,368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,183.69

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