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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,938.61, 1,282,015.48 and 585,425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,938.61, 1,282,015.48 and 585,425.61 is: 876,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,938.61 : 1,282,015.48 = 585,425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,938.61/1,282,015.48 = 585,425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,938.61x = 1,282,015.48 × 585,425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,938.61x = 750,524,694,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,524,694,408.44/855,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,844.07

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