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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,079.90, 1,279,538.62 and 850,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,079.90, 1,279,538.62 and 850,378.16 is: 1,268,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,079.90 : 1,279,538.62 = 850,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,079.90/1,279,538.62 = 850,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,079.90x = 1,279,538.62 × 850,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,079.90x = 1,088,091,700,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,091,700,821.37/858,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,054.05

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