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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,768.80, 1,270,857 and 618,787.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,768.80, 1,270,857 and 618,787.84 is: 854,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,768.80 : 1,270,857 = 618,787.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,768.80/1,270,857 = 618,787.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,768.80x = 1,270,857 × 618,787.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,768.80x = 786,390,857,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,390,857,978.88/920,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,058.98

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