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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,795.70, 1,288,193.55 and 297,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,795.70, 1,288,193.55 and 297,830.20 is: 446,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,795.70 : 1,288,193.55 = 297,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,795.70/1,288,193.55 = 297,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,795.70x = 1,288,193.55 × 297,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,795.70x = 383,662,942,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,662,942,635.21/858,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,745.30

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