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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,877.40, 1,288,316.10 and 409,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,877.40, 1,288,316.10 and 409,813.40 is: 614,720.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,877.40 : 1,288,316.10 = 409,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,877.40/1,288,316.10 = 409,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,877.40x = 1,288,316.10 × 409,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,877.40x = 527,969,201,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,969,201,215.74/858,877.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,720.10

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