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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,284.40, 1,287,426.60 and 708,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,284.40, 1,287,426.60 and 708,693.60 is: 1,063,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,284.40 : 1,287,426.60 = 708,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,284.40/1,287,426.60 = 708,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,284.40x = 1,287,426.60 × 708,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,284.40x = 912,390,991,889.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,390,991,889.76/858,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,040.40

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