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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,757.60, 1,294,136.40 and 564,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,757.60, 1,294,136.40 and 564,159.20 is: 846,238.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,757.60 : 1,294,136.40 = 564,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,757.60/1,294,136.40 = 564,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,757.60x = 1,294,136.40 × 564,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,757.60x = 730,098,956,114.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,098,956,114.88/862,757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846,238.80

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