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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,656.98, 1,288,133.93 and 290,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,656.98, 1,288,133.93 and 290,042.22 is: 435,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,656.98 : 1,288,133.93 = 290,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,656.98/1,288,133.93 = 290,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,656.98x = 1,288,133.93 × 290,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,656.98x = 373,613,220,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,613,220,985.03/858,656.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,113.47

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