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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,253.60, 1,302,380.40 and 488,784.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,253.60, 1,302,380.40 and 488,784.80 is: 733,177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,253.60 : 1,302,380.40 = 488,784.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,253.60/1,302,380.40 = 488,784.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,253.60x = 1,302,380.40 × 488,784.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,253.60x = 636,583,743,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,583,743,337.92/868,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,177.20

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