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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,418.60, 1,287,627.90 and 503,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,418.60, 1,287,627.90 and 503,602.60 is: 755,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,418.60 : 1,287,627.90 = 503,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,418.60/1,287,627.90 = 503,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,418.60x = 1,287,627.90 × 503,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,418.60x = 648,452,758,272.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,452,758,272.54/858,418.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,403.90

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