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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,870.98, 1,282,522.77 and 701,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,870.98, 1,282,522.77 and 701,411.78 is: 1,047,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,870.98 : 1,282,522.77 = 701,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,870.98/1,282,522.77 = 701,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,870.98x = 1,282,522.77 × 701,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,870.98x = 899,576,575,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,576,575,489.17/858,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,394.31

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