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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,397.75, 1,287,826.26 and 297,432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,397.75, 1,287,826.26 and 297,432.25 is: 446,227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,397.75 : 1,287,826.26 = 297,432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,397.75/1,287,826.26 = 297,432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,397.75x = 1,287,826.26 × 297,432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,397.75x = 383,041,062,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,041,062,120.89/858,397.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,227.94

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