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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,329.15, 1,302,493.73 and 584,893.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,329.15, 1,302,493.73 and 584,893.95 is: 877,340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,329.15 : 1,302,493.73 = 584,893.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,329.15/1,302,493.73 = 584,893.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,329.15x = 1,302,493.73 × 584,893.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,329.15x = 761,820,699,665.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,820,699,665.46/868,329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,340.93

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