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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,498.20, 1,303,913.70 and 554,347.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,498.20, 1,303,913.70 and 554,347.80 is: 832,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,498.20 : 1,303,913.70 = 554,347.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,498.20/1,303,913.70 = 554,347.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,498.20x = 1,303,913.70 × 554,347.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,498.20x = 722,821,690,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,821,690,984.86/868,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,266.19

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