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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,379.20, 1,300,325.44 and 599,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,379.20, 1,300,325.44 and 599,337.76 is: 897,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,379.20 : 1,300,325.44 = 599,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,379.20/1,300,325.44 = 599,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,379.20x = 1,300,325.44 × 599,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,379.20x = 779,334,136,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,334,136,480.61/868,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,458.32

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