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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,140.80, 1,279,711.20 and 840,699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,140.80, 1,279,711.20 and 840,699.20 is: 1,261,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,140.80 : 1,279,711.20 = 840,699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,140.80/1,279,711.20 = 840,699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,140.80x = 1,279,711.20 × 840,699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,140.80x = 1,075,852,182,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,852,182,071.04/853,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,048.80

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