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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,765.87, 1,288,147.73 and 326,159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,765.87, 1,288,147.73 and 326,159.55 is: 489,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,765.87 : 1,288,147.73 = 326,159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,765.87/1,288,147.73 = 326,159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,765.87x = 1,288,147.73 × 326,159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,765.87x = 420,141,682,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,141,682,319.52/858,765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,238.91

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