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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,675.54, 1,288,017.74 and 503,440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,675.54, 1,288,017.74 and 503,440.44 is: 755,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,675.54 : 1,288,017.74 = 503,440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,675.54/1,288,017.74 = 503,440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,675.54x = 1,288,017.74 × 503,440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,675.54x = 648,440,217,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,440,217,753.41/858,675.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,163.26

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