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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,772.60, 1,287,770.10 and 326,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,772.60, 1,287,770.10 and 326,116.60 is: 489,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,772.60 : 1,287,770.10 = 326,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,772.60/1,287,770.10 = 326,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,772.60x = 1,287,770.10 × 326,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,772.60x = 419,963,206,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,963,206,593.66/858,772.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,027.25

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