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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,483.40, 1,286,688.30 and 437,542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,483.40, 1,286,688.30 and 437,542.60 is: 655,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,483.40 : 1,286,688.30 = 437,542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,483.40/1,286,688.30 = 437,542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,483.40x = 1,286,688.30 × 437,542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,483.40x = 562,980,944,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,980,944,171.58/858,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,785.47

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