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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,266.80, 1,276,900.20 and 714,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,266.80, 1,276,900.20 and 714,409.20 is: 1,071,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,266.80 : 1,276,900.20 = 714,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,266.80/1,276,900.20 = 714,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,266.80x = 1,276,900.20 × 714,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,266.80x = 912,229,250,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,229,250,361.84/851,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,613.80

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