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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,147.60, 1,302,221.40 and 532,224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,147.60, 1,302,221.40 and 532,224.40 is: 798,336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,147.60 : 1,302,221.40 = 532,224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,147.60/1,302,221.40 = 532,224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,147.60x = 1,302,221.40 × 532,224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,147.60x = 693,074,003,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,074,003,282.16/868,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,336.60

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