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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,608.46, 1,286,149.14 and 593,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,608.46, 1,286,149.14 and 593,068.94 is: 889,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,608.46 : 1,286,149.14 = 593,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,608.46/1,286,149.14 = 593,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,608.46x = 1,286,149.14 × 593,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,608.46x = 762,775,107,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,775,107,141.71/857,608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889,421.16

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