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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,761.70, 1,288,142.55 and 699,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,761.70, 1,288,142.55 and 699,329.40 is: 1,048,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,761.70 : 1,288,142.55 = 699,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,761.70/1,288,142.55 = 699,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,761.70x = 1,288,142.55 × 699,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,761.70x = 900,835,956,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,835,956,605.97/858,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048,994.10

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