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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,867.80, 1,288,301.70 and 540,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,867.80, 1,288,301.70 and 540,003.20 is: 810,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,867.80 : 1,288,301.70 = 540,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,867.80/1,288,301.70 = 540,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,867.80x = 1,288,301.70 × 540,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,867.80x = 695,687,040,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,687,040,565.44/858,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,004.80

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