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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,674.40, 1,285,011.60 and 607,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,674.40, 1,285,011.60 and 607,842.40 is: 911,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,674.40 : 1,285,011.60 = 607,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,674.40/1,285,011.60 = 607,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,674.40x = 1,285,011.60 × 607,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,674.40x = 781,084,534,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,084,534,971.84/856,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,763.60

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