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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,861.20, 1,304,458.20 and 554,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,861.20, 1,304,458.20 and 554,710.80 is: 832,810.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,861.20 : 1,304,458.20 = 554,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,861.20/1,304,458.20 = 554,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,861.20x = 1,304,458.20 × 554,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,861.20x = 723,597,051,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,597,051,688.56/868,861.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,810.87

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