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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,861.80, 1,288,292.70 and 606,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,861.80, 1,288,292.70 and 606,919.40 is: 910,379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,861.80 : 1,288,292.70 = 606,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,861.80/1,288,292.70 = 606,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,861.80x = 1,288,292.70 × 606,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,861.80x = 781,889,832,508.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,889,832,508.38/858,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,379.10

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