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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,297.40, 1,278,102.90 and 705,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,297.40, 1,278,102.90 and 705,841.40 is: 1,057,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,297.40 : 1,278,102.90 = 705,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,297.40/1,278,102.90 = 705,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,297.40x = 1,278,102.90 × 705,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,297.40x = 902,137,940,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,137,940,280.06/853,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057,237.42

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