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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,228.33, 1,342,282.57 and 785,725.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,228.33, 1,342,282.57 and 785,725.25 is: 1,172,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,228.33 : 1,342,282.57 = 785,725.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,228.33/1,342,282.57 = 785,725.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,228.33x = 1,342,282.57 × 785,725.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,228.33x = 1,054,665,307,883.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,665,307,883.89/899,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172,855.96

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