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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,897.80, 1,293,374.70 and 413,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,897.80, 1,293,374.70 and 413,833.80 is: 620,284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,897.80 : 1,293,374.70 = 413,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,897.80/1,293,374.70 = 413,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,897.80x = 1,293,374.70 × 413,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,897.80x = 535,242,166,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,242,166,924.86/862,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,284.54

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