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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,711.40, 1,287,030.30 and 437,770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,711.40, 1,287,030.30 and 437,770.60 is: 656,127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,711.40 : 1,287,030.30 = 437,770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,711.40/1,287,030.30 = 437,770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,711.40x = 1,287,030.30 × 437,770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,711.40x = 563,424,026,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,424,026,649.18/858,711.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,127.34

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