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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,863.70, 1,288,295.55 and 297,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,863.70, 1,288,295.55 and 297,898.20 is: 446,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,863.70 : 1,288,295.55 = 297,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,863.70/1,288,295.55 = 297,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,863.70x = 1,288,295.55 × 297,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,863.70x = 383,780,925,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,780,925,413.01/858,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,847.30

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