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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,512.87, 1,308,685.70 and 714,198.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,512.87, 1,308,685.70 and 714,198.15 is: 1,076,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,512.87 : 1,308,685.70 = 714,198.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,512.87/1,308,685.70 = 714,198.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,512.87x = 1,308,685.70 × 714,198.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,512.87x = 934,660,907,656.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,660,907,656.95/868,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,162.42

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