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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,847.20, 1,288,270.80 and 606,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,847.20, 1,288,270.80 and 606,904.80 is: 910,357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,847.20 : 1,288,270.80 = 606,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,847.20/1,288,270.80 = 606,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,847.20x = 1,288,270.80 × 606,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,847.20x = 781,857,732,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,857,732,219.84/858,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,357.20

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