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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,145.20, 1,296,217.80 and 509,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,145.20, 1,296,217.80 and 509,851.20 is: 764,776.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,145.20 : 1,296,217.80 = 509,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,145.20/1,296,217.80 = 509,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,145.20x = 1,296,217.80 × 509,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,145.20x = 660,878,200,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,878,200,791.36/864,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,776.80

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