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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,480.90, 1,286,684.55 and 437,540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,480.90, 1,286,684.55 and 437,540.10 is: 655,781.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,480.90 : 1,286,684.55 = 437,540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,480.90/1,286,684.55 = 437,540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,480.90x = 1,286,684.55 × 437,540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,480.90x = 562,976,086,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,976,086,675.46/858,480.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,781.73

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