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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,251.60, 1,302,377.40 and 395,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,251.60, 1,302,377.40 and 395,859.60 is: 593,789.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,251.60 : 1,302,377.40 = 395,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,251.60/1,302,377.40 = 395,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,251.60x = 1,302,377.40 × 395,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,251.60x = 515,558,596,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,558,596,613.04/868,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,789.40

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