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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,888.30, 1,288,332.45 and 605,633.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,888.30, 1,288,332.45 and 605,633.70 is: 908,450.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,888.30 : 1,288,332.45 = 605,633.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,888.30/1,288,332.45 = 605,633.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,888.30x = 1,288,332.45 × 605,633.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,888.30x = 780,257,548,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,257,548,523.57/858,888.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908,450.55

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