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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,526.04, 1,287,816.48 and 431,828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,526.04, 1,287,816.48 and 431,828.84 is: 647,757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,526.04 : 1,287,816.48 = 431,828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,526.04/1,287,816.48 = 431,828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,526.04x = 1,287,816.48 × 431,828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,526.04x = 556,116,290,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,116,290,252.20/858,526.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,757.05

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