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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,669.10, 1,277,738.85 and 604,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,669.10, 1,277,738.85 and 604,837.10 is: 905,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,669.10 : 1,277,738.85 = 604,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,669.10/1,277,738.85 = 604,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,669.10x = 1,277,738.85 × 604,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,669.10x = 772,823,860,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,823,860,591.34/853,669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905,296.75

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