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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,285.40, 1,287,428.10 and 708,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,285.40, 1,287,428.10 and 708,694.60 is: 1,063,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,285.40 : 1,287,428.10 = 708,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,285.40/1,287,428.10 = 708,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,285.40x = 1,287,428.10 × 708,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,285.40x = 912,393,342,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,393,342,358.26/858,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063,041.90

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