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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,908.96, 1,287,834.28 and 290,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,908.96, 1,287,834.28 and 290,236.32 is: 435,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,908.96 : 1,287,834.28 = 290,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,908.96/1,287,834.28 = 290,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,908.96x = 1,287,834.28 × 290,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,908.96x = 373,776,282,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,776,282,197.05/858,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,175.67

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