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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,149.60, 1,302,051.60 and 418,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,149.60, 1,302,051.60 and 418,869.60 is: 628,221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,149.60 : 1,302,051.60 = 418,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,149.60/1,302,051.60 = 418,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,149.60x = 1,302,051.60 × 418,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,149.60x = 545,389,832,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,389,832,871.36/868,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,221.03

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