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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,234.70, 1,283,752.44 and 603,892.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,234.70, 1,283,752.44 and 603,892.62 is: 904,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,234.70 : 1,283,752.44 = 603,892.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,234.70/1,283,752.44 = 603,892.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,234.70x = 1,283,752.44 × 603,892.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,234.70x = 775,248,624,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,248,624,422.99/857,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904,359.83

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