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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,851.60, 1,303,277.40 and 537,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,851.60, 1,303,277.40 and 537,075.60 is: 805,613.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,851.60 : 1,303,277.40 = 537,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,851.60/1,303,277.40 = 537,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,851.60x = 1,303,277.40 × 537,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,851.60x = 699,958,491,571.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,958,491,571.44/868,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,613.40

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