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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,704.10, 1,288,056.15 and 259,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,704.10, 1,288,056.15 and 259,757.70 is: 389,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,704.10 : 1,288,056.15 = 259,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,704.10/1,288,056.15 = 259,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,704.10x = 1,288,056.15 × 259,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,704.10x = 334,582,502,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,582,502,994.86/858,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,636.55

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