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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,913.40, 1,288,042.05 and 259,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,913.40, 1,288,042.05 and 259,675.40 is: 389,413.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,913.40 : 1,288,042.05 = 259,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,913.40/1,288,042.05 = 259,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,913.40x = 1,288,042.05 × 259,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,913.40x = 334,472,834,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,472,834,550.57/858,913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,413.92

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