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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,811.40, 1,286,661.90 and 734,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,811.40, 1,286,661.90 and 734,395.40 is: 1,100,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,811.40 : 1,286,661.90 = 734,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,811.40/1,286,661.90 = 734,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,811.40x = 1,286,661.90 × 734,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,811.40x = 944,918,580,715.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,918,580,715.26/858,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100,263.20

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