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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,909.48, 1,287,392.22 and 437,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,909.48, 1,287,392.22 and 437,294.76 is: 655,447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,909.48 : 1,287,392.22 = 437,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,909.48/1,287,392.22 = 437,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,909.48x = 1,287,392.22 × 437,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,909.48x = 562,969,871,870.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,969,871,870.77/858,909.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,447.27

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