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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,117.60, 1,302,176.40 and 584,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,117.60, 1,302,176.40 and 584,682.40 is: 877,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,117.60 : 1,302,176.40 = 584,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,117.60/1,302,176.40 = 584,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,117.60x = 1,302,176.40 × 584,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,117.60x = 761,359,622,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,359,622,775.36/868,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,023.60

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