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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,487.40, 1,287,731.10 and 543,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,487.40, 1,287,731.10 and 543,300.20 is: 814,950.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,487.40 : 1,287,731.10 = 543,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,487.40/1,287,731.10 = 543,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,487.40x = 1,287,731.10 × 543,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,487.40x = 699,624,564,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,624,564,176.22/858,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,950.30

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