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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,371.20, 1,300,313.48 and 599,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,371.20, 1,300,313.48 and 599,329.76 is: 897,446.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,371.20 : 1,300,313.48 = 599,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,371.20/1,300,313.48 = 599,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,371.20x = 1,300,313.48 × 599,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,371.20x = 779,316,565,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,316,565,893.17/868,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,446.35

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