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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,240.85, 1,198,588.88 and 610,338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,240.85, 1,198,588.88 and 610,338.87 is: 842,560.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,240.85 : 1,198,588.88 = 610,338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,240.85/1,198,588.88 = 610,338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,240.85x = 1,198,588.88 × 610,338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,240.85x = 731,545,379,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,545,379,562.07/868,240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,560.43

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