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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,396.76, 1,287,622.16 and 409,166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,396.76, 1,287,622.16 and 409,166.44 is: 613,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,396.76 : 1,287,622.16 = 409,166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,396.76/1,287,622.16 = 409,166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,396.76x = 1,287,622.16 × 409,166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,396.76x = 526,851,775,272.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,851,775,272.31/858,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,762.54

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