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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,384.08, 1,286,364.24 and 601,483.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,384.08, 1,286,364.24 and 601,483.36 is: 902,427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,384.08 : 1,286,364.24 = 601,483.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,384.08/1,286,364.24 = 601,483.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,384.08x = 1,286,364.24 × 601,483.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,384.08x = 773,726,685,259.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,726,685,259.05/857,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,427.17

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