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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,272.80, 1,281,409.20 and 688,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,272.80, 1,281,409.20 and 688,384.80 is: 1,032,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,272.80 : 1,281,409.20 = 688,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,272.80/1,281,409.20 = 688,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,272.80x = 1,281,409.20 × 688,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,272.80x = 882,102,615,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,102,615,860.16/854,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032,577.20

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