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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,397.25, 1,287,825.51 and 297,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,397.25, 1,287,825.51 and 297,431.75 is: 446,227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,397.25 : 1,287,825.51 = 297,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,397.25/1,287,825.51 = 297,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,397.25x = 1,287,825.51 × 297,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,397.25x = 383,040,195,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,040,195,133.94/858,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,227.19

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