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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,908.36, 1,281,072.72 and 601,681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,908.36, 1,281,072.72 and 601,681.44 is: 902,670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,908.36 : 1,281,072.72 = 601,681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,908.36/1,281,072.72 = 601,681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,908.36x = 1,281,072.72 × 601,681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,908.36x = 770,797,678,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,797,678,914.32/853,908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,670.26

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