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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,971.91, 1,181,728.38 and 639,480.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,971.91, 1,181,728.38 and 639,480.39 is: 880,788.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,971.91 : 1,181,728.38 = 639,480.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,971.91/1,181,728.38 = 639,480.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,971.91x = 1,181,728.38 × 639,480.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,971.91x = 755,692,125,316.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,692,125,316.47/857,971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,788.89

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