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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,919.20, 1,294,378.80 and 485,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,919.20, 1,294,378.80 and 485,005.60 is: 727,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,919.20 : 1,294,378.80 = 485,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,919.20/1,294,378.80 = 485,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,919.20x = 1,294,378.80 × 485,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,919.20x = 627,780,966,521.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,780,966,521.28/862,919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,508.40

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