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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,695.60, 1,288,043.40 and 297,786.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,695.60, 1,288,043.40 and 297,786.80 is: 446,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,695.60 : 1,288,043.40 = 297,786.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,695.60/1,288,043.40 = 297,786.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,695.60x = 1,288,043.40 × 297,786.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,695.60x = 383,562,322,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,562,322,347.12/858,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,680.20

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