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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,396.75, 1,287,824.76 and 297,431.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,396.75, 1,287,824.76 and 297,431.25 is: 446,226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,396.75 : 1,287,824.76 = 297,431.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,396.75/1,287,824.76 = 297,431.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,396.75x = 1,287,824.76 × 297,431.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,396.75x = 383,039,328,147.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,039,328,147.75/858,396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,226.44

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