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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,393.92, 1,300,895.28 and 598,473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,393.92, 1,300,895.28 and 598,473.84 is: 896,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,393.92 : 1,300,895.28 = 598,473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,393.92/1,300,895.28 = 598,473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,393.92x = 1,300,895.28 × 598,473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,393.92x = 778,551,793,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,551,793,659.48/868,393.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,542.20

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