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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,156.80, 1,302,235.20 and 728,188.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,156.80, 1,302,235.20 and 728,188.80 is: 1,092,283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,156.80 : 1,302,235.20 = 728,188.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,156.80/1,302,235.20 = 728,188.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,156.80x = 1,302,235.20 × 728,188.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,156.80x = 948,273,087,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,273,087,605.76/868,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,283.20

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