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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,487.58, 1,287,758.82 and 431,790.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,487.58, 1,287,758.82 and 431,790.52 is: 647,699.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,487.58 : 1,287,758.82 = 431,790.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,487.58/1,287,758.82 = 431,790.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,487.58x = 1,287,758.82 × 431,790.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,487.58x = 556,042,041,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,042,041,924.64/858,487.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,699.58

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