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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,666.60, 1,302,392.40 and 513,497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,666.60, 1,302,392.40 and 513,497.80 is: 769,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,666.60 : 1,302,392.40 = 513,497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,666.60/1,302,392.40 = 513,497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,666.60x = 1,302,392.40 × 513,497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,666.60x = 668,775,632,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,775,632,136.72/868,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,887.59

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