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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,822.98, 1,282,838.31 and 645,799.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,822.98, 1,282,838.31 and 645,799.62 is: 966,893.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,822.98 : 1,282,838.31 = 645,799.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,822.98/1,282,838.31 = 645,799.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,822.98x = 1,282,838.31 × 645,799.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,822.98x = 828,456,493,119.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,456,493,119.44/856,822.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,893.41

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