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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,416.60, 1,287,624.90 and 503,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,416.60, 1,287,624.90 and 503,600.60 is: 755,400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,416.60 : 1,287,624.90 = 503,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,416.60/1,287,624.90 = 503,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,416.60x = 1,287,624.90 × 503,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,416.60x = 648,448,672,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,448,672,214.94/858,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,400.90

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