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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,892.39, 1,281,048.74 and 601,665.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,892.39, 1,281,048.74 and 601,665.48 is: 902,646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,892.39 : 1,281,048.74 = 601,665.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,892.39/1,281,048.74 = 601,665.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,892.39x = 1,281,048.74 × 601,665.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,892.39x = 770,762,802,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,762,802,047.17/853,892.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,646.30

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