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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,003.20, 1,293,004.80 and 596,582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,003.20, 1,293,004.80 and 596,582.40 is: 894,873.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,003.20 : 1,293,004.80 = 596,582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,003.20/1,293,004.80 = 596,582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,003.20x = 1,293,004.80 × 596,582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,003.20x = 771,383,906,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,383,906,795.52/862,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,873.60

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