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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,024.40, 1,275,370.20 and 601,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,024.40, 1,275,370.20 and 601,414.80 is: 901,297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,024.40 : 1,275,370.20 = 601,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,024.40/1,275,370.20 = 601,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,024.40x = 1,275,370.20 × 601,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,024.40x = 767,026,513,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,026,513,758.96/851,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,297.91

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