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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,863.90, 1,285,671.45 and 858,863.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,863.90, 1,285,671.45 and 858,863.90 is: 1,285,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,863.90 : 1,285,671.45 = 858,863.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,863.90/1,285,671.45 = 858,863.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,863.90x = 1,285,671.45 × 858,863.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,863.90x = 1,104,216,795,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,216,795,665.66/858,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,671.45

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