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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,414.60, 1,287,621.90 and 259,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,414.60, 1,287,621.90 and 259,468.20 is: 389,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,414.60 : 1,287,621.90 = 259,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,414.60/1,287,621.90 = 259,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,414.60x = 1,287,621.90 × 259,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,414.60x = 334,096,936,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,096,936,673.58/858,414.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,202.30

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