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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,098.42, 1,304,148.60 and 832,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,098.42, 1,304,148.60 and 832,226.76 is: 1,250,258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,098.42 : 1,304,148.60 = 832,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,098.42/1,304,148.60 = 832,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,098.42x = 1,304,148.60 × 832,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,098.42x = 1,085,347,363,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,347,363,936.54/868,098.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250,258.43

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