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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,627.20, 1,302,940.80 and 658,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,627.20, 1,302,940.80 and 658,675.20 is: 988,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,627.20 : 1,302,940.80 = 658,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,627.20/1,302,940.80 = 658,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,627.20x = 1,302,940.80 × 658,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,627.20x = 858,214,792,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,214,792,028.16/868,627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,012.80

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