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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,502.60, 1,288,337.10 and 479,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,502.60, 1,288,337.10 and 479,422.60 is: 719,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,502.60 : 1,288,337.10 = 479,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,502.60/1,288,337.10 = 479,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,502.60x = 1,288,337.10 × 479,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,502.60x = 617,657,922,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,657,922,158.46/858,502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,459.58

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