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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,788.23, 1,288,384.64 and 259,754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,788.23, 1,288,384.64 and 259,754.35 is: 389,692.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,788.23 : 1,288,384.64 = 259,754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,788.23/1,288,384.64 = 259,754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,788.23x = 1,288,384.64 × 259,754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,788.23x = 334,663,514,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,663,514,713.18/858,788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,692.71

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