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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,875.40, 1,287,276.30 and 437,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,875.40, 1,287,276.30 and 437,934.60 is: 656,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,875.40 : 1,287,276.30 = 437,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,875.40/1,287,276.30 = 437,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,875.40x = 1,287,276.30 × 437,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,875.40x = 563,742,831,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,742,831,529.98/858,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,373.24

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