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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,812.34, 1,288,575.11 and 432,120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,812.34, 1,288,575.11 and 432,120.33 is: 648,359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,812.34 : 1,288,575.11 = 432,120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,812.34/1,288,575.11 = 432,120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,812.34x = 1,288,575.11 × 432,120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,812.34x = 556,819,502,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,819,502,823.82/858,812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,359.93

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