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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,940.80, 1,289,723.40 and 659,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,940.80, 1,289,723.40 and 659,486.40 is: 990,237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,940.80 : 1,289,723.40 = 659,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,940.80/1,289,723.40 = 659,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,940.80x = 1,289,723.40 × 659,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,940.80x = 850,555,042,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,555,042,061.76/858,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,237.09

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