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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,328.22, 1,300,249.14 and 599,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,328.22, 1,300,249.14 and 599,286.54 is: 897,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,328.22 : 1,300,249.14 = 599,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,328.22/1,300,249.14 = 599,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,328.22x = 1,300,249.14 × 599,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,328.22x = 779,221,808,248.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,221,808,248.58/868,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,381.65

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