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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,296.08, 1,178,914.14 and 609,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,296.08, 1,178,914.14 and 609,731.16 is: 841,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,296.08 : 1,178,914.14 = 609,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,296.08/1,178,914.14 = 609,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,296.08x = 1,178,914.14 × 609,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,296.08x = 718,820,686,122.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,820,686,122.60/854,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,418.69

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