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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,863.80, 1,288,295.70 and 858,863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,863.80, 1,288,295.70 and 858,863.80 is: 1,288,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,863.80 : 1,288,295.70 = 858,863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,863.80/1,288,295.70 = 858,863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,863.80x = 1,288,295.70 × 858,863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,863.80x = 1,106,470,540,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,470,540,425.66/858,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288,295.70

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