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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,317.69, 1,273,548.31 and 659,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,317.69, 1,273,548.31 and 659,246.79 is: 987,375.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,317.69 : 1,273,548.31 = 659,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,317.69/1,273,548.31 = 659,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,317.69x = 1,273,548.31 × 659,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,317.69x = 839,582,635,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,582,635,277.43/850,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,375.24

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