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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,232.10, 1,296,348.15 and 598,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,232.10, 1,296,348.15 and 598,292.90 is: 897,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,232.10 : 1,296,348.15 = 598,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,232.10/1,296,348.15 = 598,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,232.10x = 1,296,348.15 × 598,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,232.10x = 775,595,894,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,595,894,073.14/864,232.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,439.35

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