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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,901.40, 1,281,062.30 and 601,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,901.40, 1,281,062.30 and 601,674.46 is: 902,659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,901.40 : 1,281,062.30 = 601,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,901.40/1,281,062.30 = 601,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,901.40x = 1,281,062.30 × 601,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,901.40x = 770,782,461,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,782,461,367.83/853,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,659.79

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