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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,525.58, 1,286,169.18 and 600,579.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,525.58, 1,286,169.18 and 600,579.78 is: 900,786.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,525.58 : 1,286,169.18 = 600,579.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,525.58/1,286,169.18 = 600,579.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,525.58x = 1,286,169.18 × 600,579.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,525.58x = 772,447,203,167.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,447,203,167.18/857,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,786.19

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