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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,051.60, 1,301,299.80 and 568,675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,051.60, 1,301,299.80 and 568,675.60 is: 852,503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,051.60 : 1,301,299.80 = 568,675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,051.60/1,301,299.80 = 568,675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,051.60x = 1,301,299.80 × 568,675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,051.60x = 740,017,444,544.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,017,444,544.88/868,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,503.98

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