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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,051.10, 1,301,299.05 and 568,675.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,051.10, 1,301,299.05 and 568,675.10 is: 852,503.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,051.10 : 1,301,299.05 = 568,675.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,051.10/1,301,299.05 = 568,675.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,051.10x = 1,301,299.05 × 568,675.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,051.10x = 740,016,367,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,016,367,388.66/868,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,503.23

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