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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,924.87, 1,281,097.50 and 601,697.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,924.87, 1,281,097.50 and 601,697.96 is: 902,695.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,924.87 : 1,281,097.50 = 601,697.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,924.87/1,281,097.50 = 601,697.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,924.87x = 1,281,097.50 × 601,697.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,924.87x = 770,833,752,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,833,752,311.10/853,924.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,695.05

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