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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,902.90, 1,288,026.30 and 259,664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,902.90, 1,288,026.30 and 259,664.90 is: 389,398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,902.90 : 1,288,026.30 = 259,664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,902.90/1,288,026.30 = 259,664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,902.90x = 1,288,026.30 × 259,664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,902.90x = 334,455,220,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,455,220,386.87/858,902.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,398.17

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