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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,254.60, 1,302,381.90 and 488,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,254.60, 1,302,381.90 and 488,785.80 is: 733,178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,254.60 : 1,302,381.90 = 488,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,254.60/1,302,381.90 = 488,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,254.60x = 1,302,381.90 × 488,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,254.60x = 636,585,778,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,585,778,897.02/868,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,178.70

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