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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,381.70, 1,287,572.55 and 522,081.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,381.70, 1,287,572.55 and 522,081.85 is: 783,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,381.70 : 1,287,572.55 = 522,081.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,381.70/1,287,572.55 = 522,081.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,381.70x = 1,287,572.55 × 522,081.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,381.70x = 672,218,258,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,218,258,913.22/858,381.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,122.78

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