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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,823.20, 1,288,234.80 and 504,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,823.20, 1,288,234.80 and 504,529.20 is: 756,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,823.20 : 1,288,234.80 = 504,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,823.20/1,288,234.80 = 504,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,823.20x = 1,288,234.80 × 504,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,823.20x = 649,952,073,056.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,952,073,056.16/858,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,793.80

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