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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,575.52, 1,287,848.16 and 297,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,575.52, 1,287,848.16 and 297,601.92 is: 446,397.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,575.52 : 1,287,848.16 = 297,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,575.52/1,287,848.16 = 297,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,575.52x = 1,287,848.16 × 297,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,575.52x = 383,266,085,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,266,085,084.47/858,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,397.64

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