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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,449.08, 1,286,895.78 and 766,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,449.08, 1,286,895.78 and 766,342.20 is: 1,146,148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,449.08 : 1,286,895.78 = 766,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,449.08/1,286,895.78 = 766,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,449.08x = 1,286,895.78 × 766,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,449.08x = 986,202,543,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,202,543,215.92/860,449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,148.64

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