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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,581.40, 1,286,835.30 and 437,640.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,581.40, 1,286,835.30 and 437,640.60 is: 655,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,581.40 : 1,286,835.30 = 437,640.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,581.40/1,286,835.30 = 437,640.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,581.40x = 1,286,835.30 × 437,640.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,581.40x = 563,171,372,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,171,372,793.18/858,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,932.42

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