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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,781.20, 1,288,171.80 and 498,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,781.20, 1,288,171.80 and 498,582.30 is: 747,873.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,781.20 : 1,288,171.80 = 498,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,781.20/1,288,171.80 = 498,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,781.20x = 1,288,171.80 × 498,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,781.20x = 642,259,658,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,259,658,839.14/858,781.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,873.45

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