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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,512.60, 1,284,768.90 and 777,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,512.60, 1,284,768.90 and 777,780.60 is: 1,166,670.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,512.60 : 1,284,768.90 = 777,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,512.60/1,284,768.90 = 777,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,512.60x = 1,284,768.90 × 777,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,512.60x = 999,268,325,903.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,268,325,903.34/856,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,670.90

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