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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,912.60, 1,288,368.90 and 298,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,912.60, 1,288,368.90 and 298,003.80 is: 447,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,912.60 : 1,288,368.90 = 298,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,912.60/1,288,368.90 = 298,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,912.60x = 1,288,368.90 × 298,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,912.60x = 383,938,828,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,938,828,001.82/858,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,005.70

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