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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,675.14, 1,301,571.54 and 614,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,675.14, 1,301,571.54 and 614,696.40 is: 921,024.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,675.14 : 1,301,571.54 = 614,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,675.14/1,301,571.54 = 614,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,675.14x = 1,301,571.54 × 614,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,675.14x = 800,071,339,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,071,339,980.46/868,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,024.79

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