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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,809.40, 1,288,214.10 and 438,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,809.40, 1,288,214.10 and 438,030.60 is: 657,045.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,809.40 : 1,288,214.10 = 438,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,809.40/1,288,214.10 = 438,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,809.40x = 1,288,214.10 × 438,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,809.40x = 564,277,195,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,277,195,151.46/858,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,045.90

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