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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,069.60, 1,296,104.40 and 390,770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,069.60, 1,296,104.40 and 390,770.40 is: 586,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,069.60 : 1,296,104.40 = 390,770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,069.60/1,296,104.40 = 390,770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,069.60x = 1,296,104.40 × 390,770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,069.60x = 506,479,234,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,479,234,829.76/864,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,155.60

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