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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,608.40, 1,287,912.60 and 485,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,608.40, 1,287,912.60 and 485,360.40 is: 728,040.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,608.40 : 1,287,912.60 = 485,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,608.40/1,287,912.60 = 485,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,608.40x = 1,287,912.60 × 485,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,608.40x = 625,101,774,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,101,774,701.04/858,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,040.60

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