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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,191.60, 1,296,287.40 and 598,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,191.60, 1,296,287.40 and 598,252.40 is: 897,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,191.60 : 1,296,287.40 = 598,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,191.60/1,296,287.40 = 598,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,191.60x = 1,296,287.40 × 598,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,191.60x = 775,507,048,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,507,048,139.76/864,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,378.60

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