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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,561.80, 1,302,842.70 and 585,126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,561.80, 1,302,842.70 and 585,126.60 is: 877,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,561.80 : 1,302,842.70 = 585,126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,561.80/1,302,842.70 = 585,126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,561.80x = 1,302,842.70 × 585,126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,561.80x = 762,327,919,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,327,919,385.82/868,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,689.90

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