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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,838.40, 1,303,257.60 and 598,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,838.40, 1,303,257.60 and 598,233.60 is: 897,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,838.40 : 1,303,257.60 = 598,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,838.40/1,303,257.60 = 598,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,838.40x = 1,303,257.60 × 598,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,838.40x = 779,652,485,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,652,485,775.36/868,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,350.40

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