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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,561.60, 1,287,842.40 and 267,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,561.60, 1,287,842.40 and 267,585.60 is: 401,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,561.60 : 1,287,842.40 = 267,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,561.60/1,287,842.40 = 267,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,561.60x = 1,287,842.40 × 267,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,561.60x = 344,608,081,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,608,081,309.44/858,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,378.40

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