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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,642.30, 1,287,963.45 and 606,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,642.30, 1,287,963.45 and 606,699.90 is: 910,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,642.30 : 1,287,963.45 = 606,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,642.30/1,287,963.45 = 606,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,642.30x = 1,287,963.45 × 606,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,642.30x = 781,407,296,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,407,296,318.66/858,642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,049.85

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