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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,246.80, 1,302,370.20 and 584,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,246.80, 1,302,370.20 and 584,811.60 is: 877,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,246.80 : 1,302,370.20 = 584,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,246.80/1,302,370.20 = 584,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,246.80x = 1,302,370.20 × 584,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,246.80x = 761,641,200,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,641,200,454.32/868,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,217.40

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