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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,831.60, 1,301,497.80 and 602,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,831.60, 1,301,497.80 and 602,892.40 is: 903,124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,831.60 : 1,301,497.80 = 602,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,831.60/1,301,497.80 = 602,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,831.60x = 1,301,497.80 × 602,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,831.60x = 784,663,132,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,663,132,236.72/868,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,124.53

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