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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859,924.68, 1,290,042.14 and 354,209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859,924.68, 1,290,042.14 and 354,209.58 is: 531,378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859,924.68 : 1,290,042.14 = 354,209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859,924.68/1,290,042.14 = 354,209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859,924.68x = 1,290,042.14 × 354,209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859,924.68x = 456,945,282,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,945,282,820.65/859,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,378.27

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