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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907,778.60, 1,361,667.90 and 571,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907,778.60, 1,361,667.90 and 571,855.40 is: 857,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907,778.60 : 1,361,667.90 = 571,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907,778.60/1,361,667.90 = 571,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907,778.60x = 1,361,667.90 × 571,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907,778.60x = 778,677,141,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,677,141,621.66/907,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,783.10

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