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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,386.08, 1,281,662.28 and 601,425.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,386.08, 1,281,662.28 and 601,425.77 is: 901,142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,386.08 : 1,281,662.28 = 601,425.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,386.08/1,281,662.28 = 601,425.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,386.08x = 1,281,662.28 × 601,425.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,386.08x = 770,824,717,220.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,824,717,220.64/855,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,142.46

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