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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,837.48, 1,282,472.85 and 701,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,837.48, 1,282,472.85 and 701,378.28 is: 1,047,344.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,837.48 : 1,282,472.85 = 701,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,837.48/1,282,472.85 = 701,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,837.48x = 1,282,472.85 × 701,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,837.48x = 899,498,601,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,498,601,679.70/858,837.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,344.37

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