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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,848.65, 1,287,744 and 290,176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,848.65, 1,287,744 and 290,176.03 is: 435,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,848.65 : 1,287,744 = 290,176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,848.65/1,287,744 = 290,176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,848.65x = 1,287,744 × 290,176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,848.65x = 373,672,441,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,672,441,576.32/858,848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,085.32

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