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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,858.20, 1,303,287.30 and 658,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,858.20, 1,303,287.30 and 658,906.20 is: 988,359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,858.20 : 1,303,287.30 = 658,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,858.20/1,303,287.30 = 658,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,858.20x = 1,303,287.30 × 658,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,858.20x = 858,744,082,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,744,082,351.26/868,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,359.30

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