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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,202, 1,290,520.44 and 607,978.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,202, 1,290,520.44 and 607,978.32 is: 912,121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,202 : 1,290,520.44 = 607,978.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,202/1,290,520.44 = 607,978.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,202x = 1,290,520.44 × 607,978.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,202x = 784,608,449,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,608,449,036.86/860,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,121.16

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