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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,884.60, 1,288,326.90 and 660,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,884.60, 1,288,326.90 and 660,207.80 is: 990,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,884.60 : 1,288,326.90 = 660,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,884.60/1,288,326.90 = 660,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,884.60x = 1,288,326.90 × 660,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,884.60x = 850,563,468,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,563,468,329.82/858,884.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,311.70

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