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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,141.60, 1,287,212.40 and 659,464.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,141.60, 1,287,212.40 and 659,464.80 is: 989,197.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,141.60 : 1,287,212.40 = 659,464.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,141.60/1,287,212.40 = 659,464.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,141.60x = 1,287,212.40 × 659,464.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,141.60x = 848,871,267,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,871,267,923.52/858,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,197.20

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