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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,615.20, 1,302,922.80 and 658,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,615.20, 1,302,922.80 and 658,663.20 is: 987,994.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,615.20 : 1,302,922.80 = 658,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,615.20/1,302,922.80 = 658,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,615.20x = 1,302,922.80 × 658,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,615.20x = 858,187,300,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,187,300,800.96/868,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,994.80

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