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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,688.80, 1,298,533.20 and 832,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,688.80, 1,298,533.20 and 832,511.20 is: 1,248,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,688.80 : 1,298,533.20 = 832,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,688.80/1,298,533.20 = 832,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,688.80x = 1,298,533.20 × 832,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,688.80x = 1,081,043,432,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,043,432,571.84/865,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,766.80

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