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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,335.24, 1,300,259.64 and 599,293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,335.24, 1,300,259.64 and 599,293.56 is: 897,392.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,335.24 : 1,300,259.64 = 599,293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,335.24/1,300,259.64 = 599,293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,335.24x = 1,300,259.64 × 599,293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,335.24x = 779,237,228,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,237,228,579.92/868,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,392.15

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