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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,837, 1,288,396.26 and 353,260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,837, 1,288,396.26 and 353,260.92 is: 529,949.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,837 : 1,288,396.26 = 353,260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,837/1,288,396.26 = 353,260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,837x = 1,288,396.26 × 353,260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,837x = 455,140,048,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,140,048,132.16/858,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,949.28

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