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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,085.56, 1,301,078.58 and 447,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,085.56, 1,301,078.58 and 447,131.80 is: 670,156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,085.56 : 1,301,078.58 = 447,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,085.56/1,301,078.58 = 447,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,085.56x = 1,301,078.58 × 447,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,085.56x = 581,753,607,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,753,607,416.84/868,085.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,156.99

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