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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,965.60, 1,301,948.40 and 552,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,965.60, 1,301,948.40 and 552,648.80 is: 828,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,965.60 : 1,301,948.40 = 552,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,965.60/1,301,948.40 = 552,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,965.60x = 1,301,948.40 × 552,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,965.60x = 719,520,220,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,520,220,921.92/867,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,973.20

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