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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,168.60, 1,301,141.70 and 393,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,168.60, 1,301,141.70 and 393,610.20 is: 590,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,168.60 : 1,301,141.70 = 393,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,168.60/1,301,141.70 = 393,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,168.60x = 1,301,141.70 × 393,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,168.60x = 512,142,644,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,142,644,765.34/867,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,591.78

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