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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,422.10, 1,287,633.15 and 259,475.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,422.10, 1,287,633.15 and 259,475.70 is: 389,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,422.10 : 1,287,633.15 = 259,475.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,422.10/1,287,633.15 = 259,475.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,422.10x = 1,287,633.15 × 259,475.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,422.10x = 334,109,512,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,109,512,939.46/858,422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,213.55

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