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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,986.10, 1,288,479.15 and 780,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,986.10, 1,288,479.15 and 780,254.10 is: 1,170,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,986.10 : 1,288,479.15 = 780,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,986.10/1,288,479.15 = 780,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,986.10x = 1,288,479.15 × 780,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,986.10x = 1,005,341,139,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,341,139,552.01/858,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,381.15

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