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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,609.40, 1,287,914.10 and 485,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,609.40, 1,287,914.10 and 485,361.40 is: 728,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,609.40 : 1,287,914.10 = 485,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,609.40/1,287,914.10 = 485,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,609.40x = 1,287,914.10 × 485,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,609.40x = 625,103,790,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,103,790,655.74/858,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,042.10

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