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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,045.60, 1,302,068.40 and 532,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,045.60, 1,302,068.40 and 532,122.40 is: 798,183.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,045.60 : 1,302,068.40 = 532,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,045.60/1,302,068.40 = 532,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,045.60x = 1,302,068.40 × 532,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,045.60x = 692,859,761,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,859,761,972.16/868,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,183.60

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