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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,332.24, 1,300,255.12 and 599,290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,332.24, 1,300,255.12 and 599,290.56 is: 897,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,332.24 : 1,300,255.12 = 599,290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,332.24/1,300,255.12 = 599,290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,332.24x = 1,300,255.12 × 599,290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,332.24x = 779,230,619,007.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,230,619,007.67/868,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,387.64

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