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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,864.80, 1,285,297.20 and 720,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,864.80, 1,285,297.20 and 720,007.20 is: 1,080,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,864.80 : 1,285,297.20 = 720,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,864.80/1,285,297.20 = 720,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,864.80x = 1,285,297.20 × 720,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,864.80x = 925,423,238,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,423,238,139.84/856,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080,010.80

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