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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,282.60, 1,302,251.10 and 419,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,282.60, 1,302,251.10 and 419,002.60 is: 628,420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,282.60 : 1,302,251.10 = 419,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,282.60/1,302,251.10 = 419,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,282.60x = 1,302,251.10 × 419,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,282.60x = 545,646,596,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,646,596,752.86/868,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,420.51

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