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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,862.84, 1,278,411.12 and 850,628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,862.84, 1,278,411.12 and 850,628.16 is: 1,173,261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,862.84 : 1,278,411.12 = 850,628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,862.84/1,278,411.12 = 850,628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,862.84x = 1,278,411.12 × 850,628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,862.84x = 1,087,452,498,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,452,498,729.14/926,862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173,261.51

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