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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,851.68, 1,270,971.36 and 618,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,851.68, 1,270,971.36 and 618,870.72 is: 854,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,851.68 : 1,270,971.36 = 618,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,851.68/1,270,971.36 = 618,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,851.68x = 1,270,971.36 × 618,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,851.68x = 786,566,960,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,566,960,662.58/920,851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854,173.35

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