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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,925.59, 1,281,098.64 and 601,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,925.59, 1,281,098.64 and 601,698.70 is: 902,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,925.59 : 1,281,098.64 = 601,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,925.59/1,281,098.64 = 601,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,925.59x = 1,281,098.64 × 601,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,925.59x = 770,835,386,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,835,386,259.77/853,925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,696.20

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