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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,341.40, 1,302,512.10 and 584,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,341.40, 1,302,512.10 and 584,906.20 is: 877,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,341.40 : 1,302,512.10 = 584,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,341.40/1,302,512.10 = 584,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,341.40x = 1,302,512.10 × 584,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,341.40x = 761,847,402,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,847,402,865.02/868,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,359.30

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