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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,891.60, 1,288,337.40 and 503,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,891.60, 1,288,337.40 and 503,722.80 is: 755,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,891.60 : 1,288,337.40 = 503,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,891.60/1,288,337.40 = 503,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,891.60x = 1,288,337.40 × 503,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,891.60x = 648,964,922,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,964,922,472.72/858,891.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755,584.20

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