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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,566.64, 1,287,850.05 and 297,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,566.64, 1,287,850.05 and 297,601.14 is: 446,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,566.64 : 1,287,850.05 = 297,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,566.64/1,287,850.05 = 297,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,566.64x = 1,287,850.05 × 297,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,566.64x = 383,265,643,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,265,643,029.06/858,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,401.74

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