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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,837.60, 1,301,756.40 and 395,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,837.60, 1,301,756.40 and 395,445.60 is: 593,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,837.60 : 1,301,756.40 = 395,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,837.60/1,301,756.40 = 395,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,837.60x = 1,301,756.40 × 395,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,837.60x = 514,773,840,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,773,840,651.84/867,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,168.40

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