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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,947.96, 1,283,613.60 and 687,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,947.96, 1,283,613.60 and 687,551.16 is: 1,029,875.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,947.96 : 1,283,613.60 = 687,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,947.96/1,283,613.60 = 687,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,947.96x = 1,283,613.60 × 687,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,947.96x = 882,550,019,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,550,019,671.78/856,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029,875.86

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