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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,331.22, 1,300,253.64 and 599,289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,331.22, 1,300,253.64 and 599,289.54 is: 897,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,331.22 : 1,300,253.64 = 599,289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,331.22/1,300,253.64 = 599,289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,331.22x = 1,300,253.64 × 599,289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,331.22x = 779,228,405,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,228,405,798.93/868,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,386.14

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