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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,381.20, 1,287,571.80 and 522,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,381.20, 1,287,571.80 and 522,081.35 is: 783,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,381.20 : 1,287,571.80 = 522,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,381.20/1,287,571.80 = 522,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,381.20x = 1,287,571.80 × 522,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,381.20x = 672,217,223,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,217,223,565.93/858,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,122.03

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