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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,387.60, 1,287,581.40 and 259,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,387.60, 1,287,581.40 and 259,441.20 is: 389,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,387.60 : 1,287,581.40 = 259,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,387.60/1,287,581.40 = 259,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,387.60x = 1,287,581.40 × 259,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,387.60x = 334,051,663,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,051,663,513.68/858,387.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,161.80

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