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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,774.20, 1,285,161.30 and 657,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,774.20, 1,285,161.30 and 657,708.60 is: 986,562.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,774.20 : 1,285,161.30 = 657,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,774.20/1,285,161.30 = 657,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,774.20x = 1,285,161.30 × 657,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,774.20x = 845,261,639,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,261,639,397.18/856,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,562.90

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