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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,722.60, 1,303,472.70 and 395,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,722.60, 1,303,472.70 and 395,164.20 is: 592,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,722.60 : 1,303,472.70 = 395,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,722.60/1,303,472.70 = 395,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,722.60x = 1,303,472.70 × 395,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,722.60x = 515,085,746,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,085,746,717.34/868,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,923.16

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