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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,488.40, 1,287,732.60 and 543,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,488.40, 1,287,732.60 and 543,301.20 is: 814,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,488.40 : 1,287,732.60 = 543,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,488.40/1,287,732.60 = 543,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,488.40x = 1,287,732.60 × 543,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,488.40x = 699,626,666,859.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,626,666,859.12/858,488.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,951.80

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