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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,737.60, 1,277,606.40 and 699,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,737.60, 1,277,606.40 and 699,522.40 is: 1,049,283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,737.60 : 1,277,606.40 = 699,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,737.60/1,277,606.40 = 699,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,737.60x = 1,277,606.40 × 699,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,737.60x = 893,714,295,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,714,295,183.36/851,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,283.60

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