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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,977.16, 1,287,897.06 and 409,767.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,977.16, 1,287,897.06 and 409,767.36 is: 614,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,977.16 : 1,287,897.06 = 409,767.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,977.16/1,287,897.06 = 409,767.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,977.16x = 1,287,897.06 × 409,767.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,977.16x = 527,738,174,934.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,738,174,934.98/858,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,379.76

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