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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,758.20, 1,288,137.30 and 297,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,758.20, 1,288,137.30 and 297,792.70 is: 446,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,758.20 : 1,288,137.30 = 297,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,758.20/1,288,137.30 = 297,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,758.20x = 1,288,137.30 × 297,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,758.20x = 383,597,884,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,597,884,537.71/858,758.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,689.05

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