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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,995.20, 1,288,492.80 and 699,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,995.20, 1,288,492.80 and 699,562.90 is: 1,049,344.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,995.20 : 1,288,492.80 = 699,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,995.20/1,288,492.80 = 699,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,995.20x = 1,288,492.80 × 699,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,995.20x = 901,381,759,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,381,759,797.12/858,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,344.35

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