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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,887.20, 1,288,476.60 and 259,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,887.20, 1,288,476.60 and 259,843.60 is: 389,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,887.20 : 1,288,476.60 = 259,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,887.20/1,288,476.60 = 259,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,887.20x = 1,288,476.60 × 259,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,887.20x = 334,802,398,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,802,398,259.76/858,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,809.51

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