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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,440.80, 1,302,661.20 and 585,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,440.80, 1,302,661.20 and 585,005.60 is: 877,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,440.80 : 1,302,661.20 = 585,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,440.80/1,302,661.20 = 585,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,440.80x = 1,302,661.20 × 585,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,440.80x = 762,064,096,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,064,096,902.72/868,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,508.40

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