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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,794.30, 1,288,191.45 and 605,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,794.30, 1,288,191.45 and 605,539.70 is: 908,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,794.30 : 1,288,191.45 = 605,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,794.30/1,288,191.45 = 605,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,794.30x = 1,288,191.45 × 605,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,794.30x = 780,051,064,175.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,051,064,175.57/858,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,309.55

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