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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,983.70, 1,288,475.55 and 809,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,983.70, 1,288,475.55 and 809,994.90 is: 1,214,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,983.70 : 1,288,475.55 = 809,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,983.70/1,288,475.55 = 809,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,983.70x = 1,288,475.55 × 809,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,983.70x = 1,043,658,624,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,658,624,274.70/858,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214,992.35

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