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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,093.10, 1,302,139.65 and 572,605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,093.10, 1,302,139.65 and 572,605.10 is: 858,907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,093.10 : 1,302,139.65 = 572,605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,093.10/1,302,139.65 = 572,605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,093.10x = 1,302,139.65 × 572,605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,093.10x = 745,611,804,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,611,804,502.22/868,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858,907.65

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