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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,003.60, 1,294,255.80 and 598,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,003.60, 1,294,255.80 and 598,064.40 is: 895,885.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,003.60 : 1,294,255.80 = 598,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,003.60/1,294,255.80 = 598,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,003.60x = 1,294,255.80 × 598,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,003.60x = 774,048,318,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,048,318,473.52/864,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,885.52

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