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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 838,710.86, 1,257,016.52 and 660,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 838,710.86, 1,257,016.52 and 660,514.10 is: 989,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    838,710.86 : 1,257,016.52 = 660,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    838,710.86/1,257,016.52 = 660,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    838,710.86x = 1,257,016.52 × 660,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    838,710.86x = 830,277,130,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,277,130,759.14/838,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,944.42

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