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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,049.60, 1,302,074.40 and 532,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,049.60, 1,302,074.40 and 532,126.40 is: 798,189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,049.60 : 1,302,074.40 = 532,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,049.60/1,302,074.40 = 532,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,049.60x = 1,302,074.40 × 532,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,049.60x = 692,868,163,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,868,163,004.16/868,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,189.60

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