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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,923.87, 1,281,096 and 601,696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,923.87, 1,281,096 and 601,696.96 is: 902,693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,923.87 : 1,281,096 = 601,696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,923.87/1,281,096 = 601,696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,923.87x = 1,281,096 × 601,696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,923.87x = 770,831,565,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,831,565,465.42/853,923.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,693.55

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