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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,235.40, 1,301,915.70 and 513,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,235.40, 1,301,915.70 and 513,358.20 is: 769,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,235.40 : 1,301,915.70 = 513,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,235.40/1,301,915.70 = 513,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,235.40x = 1,301,915.70 × 513,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,235.40x = 668,349,100,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,349,100,303.74/868,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,778.68

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