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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,882.10, 1,286,823.15 and 659,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,882.10, 1,286,823.15 and 659,205.30 is: 988,807.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,882.10 : 1,286,823.15 = 659,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,882.10/1,286,823.15 = 659,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,882.10x = 1,286,823.15 × 659,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,882.10x = 848,280,640,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,280,640,642.70/857,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,807.95

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