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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,891.80, 1,293,365.70 and 413,827.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,891.80, 1,293,365.70 and 413,827.80 is: 620,275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,891.80 : 1,293,365.70 = 413,827.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,891.80/1,293,365.70 = 413,827.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,891.80x = 1,293,365.70 × 413,827.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,891.80x = 535,230,682,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,230,682,226.46/862,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,275.55

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