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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,734.60, 1,300,101.90 and 583,299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,734.60, 1,300,101.90 and 583,299.40 is: 874,949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,734.60 : 1,300,101.90 = 583,299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,734.60/1,300,101.90 = 583,299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,734.60x = 1,300,101.90 × 583,299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,734.60x = 758,348,658,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,348,658,208.86/866,734.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,949.10

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