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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,809.60, 1,303,603.20 and 395,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,809.60, 1,303,603.20 and 395,251.20 is: 593,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,809.60 : 1,303,603.20 = 395,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,809.60/1,303,603.20 = 395,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,809.60x = 1,303,603.20 × 395,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,809.60x = 515,250,729,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,250,729,123.84/868,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,053.68

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