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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,783.23, 1,288,377.14 and 259,749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,783.23, 1,288,377.14 and 259,749.35 is: 389,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,783.23 : 1,288,377.14 = 259,749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,783.23/1,288,377.14 = 259,749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,783.23x = 1,288,377.14 × 259,749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,783.23x = 334,655,124,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,655,124,669.86/858,783.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,685.21

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