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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,088.40, 1,301,695.20 and 513,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,088.40, 1,301,695.20 and 513,211.20 is: 769,558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,088.40 : 1,301,695.20 = 513,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,088.40/1,301,695.20 = 513,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,088.40x = 1,301,695.20 × 513,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,088.40x = 668,044,555,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,044,555,626.24/868,088.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,558.21

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