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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,779.70, 1,288,169.55 and 297,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,779.70, 1,288,169.55 and 297,814.20 is: 446,721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,779.70 : 1,288,169.55 = 297,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,779.70/1,288,169.55 = 297,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,779.70x = 1,288,169.55 × 297,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,779.70x = 383,635,183,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,635,183,997.61/858,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,721.30

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