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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,382.41, 1,281,656.80 and 601,422.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,382.41, 1,281,656.80 and 601,422.11 is: 901,137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,382.41 : 1,281,656.80 = 601,422.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,382.41/1,281,656.80 = 601,422.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,382.41x = 1,281,656.80 × 601,422.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,382.41x = 770,816,741,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,816,741,619.37/855,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,137.00

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