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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,706.60, 1,288,059.90 and 297,797.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,706.60, 1,288,059.90 and 297,797.80 is: 446,696.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,706.60 : 1,288,059.90 = 297,797.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,706.60/1,288,059.90 = 297,797.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,706.60x = 1,288,059.90 × 297,797.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,706.60x = 383,581,404,488.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,581,404,488.22/858,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,696.70

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