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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,385.66, 1,281,661.68 and 601,425.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,385.66, 1,281,661.68 and 601,425.38 is: 901,141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,385.66 : 1,281,661.68 = 601,425.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,385.66/1,281,661.68 = 601,425.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,385.66x = 1,281,661.68 × 601,425.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,385.66x = 770,823,862,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,823,862,925.44/855,385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,141.90

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