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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,768.40, 1,288,152.60 and 438,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,768.40, 1,288,152.60 and 438,864.40 is: 658,296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,768.40 : 1,288,152.60 = 438,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,768.40/1,288,152.60 = 438,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,768.40x = 1,288,152.60 × 438,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,768.40x = 565,324,317,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,324,317,907.44/858,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,296.60

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