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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,079.28, 1,285,494.96 and 600,132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,079.28, 1,285,494.96 and 600,132.32 is: 900,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,079.28 : 1,285,494.96 = 600,132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,079.28/1,285,494.96 = 600,132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,079.28x = 1,285,494.96 × 600,132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,079.28x = 771,467,072,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,467,072,693.11/857,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,111.68

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