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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,883.10, 1,288,324.65 and 297,974.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,883.10, 1,288,324.65 and 297,974.30 is: 446,961.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,883.10 : 1,288,324.65 = 297,974.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,883.10/1,288,324.65 = 297,974.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,883.10x = 1,288,324.65 × 297,974.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,883.10x = 383,887,635,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,887,635,756.50/858,883.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,961.45

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