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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,790.86, 1,286,224.22 and 409,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,790.86, 1,286,224.22 and 409,827 is: 613,804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,790.86 : 1,286,224.22 = 409,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,790.86/1,286,224.22 = 409,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,790.86x = 1,286,224.22 × 409,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,790.86x = 527,129,413,409.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,129,413,409.94/858,790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,804.17

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