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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,061.60, 1,302,092.40 and 572,573.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,061.60, 1,302,092.40 and 572,573.60 is: 858,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,061.60 : 1,302,092.40 = 572,573.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,061.60/1,302,092.40 = 572,573.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,061.60x = 1,302,092.40 × 572,573.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,061.60x = 745,543,733,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,543,733,000.64/868,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,860.40

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