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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,452.94, 1,287,381.96 and 431,823.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,452.94, 1,287,381.96 and 431,823.87 is: 647,586.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,452.94 : 1,287,381.96 = 431,823.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,452.94/1,287,381.96 = 431,823.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,452.94x = 1,287,381.96 × 431,823.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,452.94x = 555,922,260,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,922,260,135.39/858,452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,586.18

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