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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,101.10, 1,287,151.65 and 659,424.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,101.10, 1,287,151.65 and 659,424.30 is: 989,136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,101.10 : 1,287,151.65 = 659,424.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,101.10/1,287,151.65 = 659,424.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,101.10x = 1,287,151.65 × 659,424.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,101.10x = 848,779,075,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,779,075,795.10/858,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,136.45

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