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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,546.55, 1,301,379.30 and 614,568.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,546.55, 1,301,379.30 and 614,568.21 is: 920,833.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,546.55 : 1,301,379.30 = 614,568.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,546.55/1,301,379.30 = 614,568.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,546.55x = 1,301,379.30 × 614,568.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,546.55x = 799,786,346,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,786,346,932.05/868,546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920,833.03

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