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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,233.60, 1,300,600.80 and 584,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,233.60, 1,300,600.80 and 584,798.40 is: 876,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,233.60 : 1,300,600.80 = 584,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,233.60/1,300,600.80 = 584,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,233.60x = 1,300,600.80 × 584,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,233.60x = 760,589,266,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,589,266,878.72/868,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,019.16

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