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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,385.71, 1,287,518.96 and 259,350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,385.71, 1,287,518.96 and 259,350.00 is: 389,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,385.71 : 1,287,518.96 = 259,350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,385.71/1,287,518.96 = 259,350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,385.71x = 1,287,518.96 × 259,350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,385.71x = 333,918,044,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,918,044,198.05/858,385.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,007.00

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