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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,418.10, 1,287,627.15 and 259,471.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,418.10, 1,287,627.15 and 259,471.70 is: 389,207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,418.10 : 1,287,627.15 = 259,471.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,418.10/1,287,627.15 = 259,471.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,418.10x = 1,287,627.15 × 259,471.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,418.10x = 334,102,805,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,102,805,576.66/858,418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,207.55

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