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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,999.60, 1,295,999.40 and 508,830.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,999.60, 1,295,999.40 and 508,830.80 is: 763,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,999.60 : 1,295,999.40 = 508,830.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,999.60/1,295,999.40 = 508,830.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,999.60x = 1,295,999.40 × 508,830.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,999.60x = 659,444,411,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,444,411,501.52/863,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,246.20

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