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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,795.40, 1,288,193.10 and 543,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,795.40, 1,288,193.10 and 543,608.20 is: 815,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,795.40 : 1,288,193.10 = 543,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,795.40/1,288,193.10 = 543,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,795.40x = 1,288,193.10 × 543,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,795.40x = 700,272,332,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,272,332,343.42/858,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,412.30

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