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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,091.40, 1,301,699.70 and 513,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,091.40, 1,301,699.70 and 513,214.20 is: 769,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,091.40 : 1,301,699.70 = 513,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,091.40/1,301,699.70 = 513,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,091.40x = 1,301,699.70 × 513,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,091.40x = 668,050,770,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,050,770,175.74/868,091.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,562.71

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