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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,666.40, 1,284,999.60 and 607,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,666.40, 1,284,999.60 and 607,834.40 is: 911,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,666.40 : 1,284,999.60 = 607,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,666.40/1,284,999.60 = 607,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,666.40x = 1,284,999.60 × 607,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,666.40x = 781,066,960,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,066,960,866.24/856,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,751.60

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