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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,863.55, 1,288,787.40 and 326,766.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,863.55, 1,288,787.40 and 326,766.45 is: 490,336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,863.55 : 1,288,787.40 = 326,766.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,863.55/1,288,787.40 = 326,766.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,863.55x = 1,288,787.40 × 326,766.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,863.55x = 421,132,483,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,132,483,502.73/858,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,336.89

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