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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,427.60, 1,287,641.40 and 503,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,427.60, 1,287,641.40 and 503,611.60 is: 755,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,427.60 : 1,287,641.40 = 503,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,427.60/1,287,641.40 = 503,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,427.60x = 1,287,641.40 × 503,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,427.60x = 648,471,145,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,471,145,680.24/858,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,417.40

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