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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,227.90, 1,301,904.45 and 513,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,227.90, 1,301,904.45 and 513,350.70 is: 769,767.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,227.90 : 1,301,904.45 = 513,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,227.90/1,301,904.45 = 513,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,227.90x = 1,301,904.45 × 513,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,227.90x = 668,333,560,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,333,560,740.62/868,227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,767.43

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