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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,865.49, 1,297,302.82 and 567,230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,865.49, 1,297,302.82 and 567,230.85 is: 850,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,865.49 : 1,297,302.82 = 567,230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,865.49/1,297,302.82 = 567,230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,865.49x = 1,297,302.82 × 567,230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,865.49x = 735,870,179,877.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,870,179,877.92/864,865.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,849.29

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