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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,447.60, 1,277,171.40 and 699,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,447.60, 1,277,171.40 and 699,232.40 is: 1,048,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,447.60 : 1,277,171.40 = 699,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,447.60/1,277,171.40 = 699,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,447.60x = 1,277,171.40 × 699,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,447.60x = 893,039,623,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,039,623,233.36/851,447.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,848.60

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