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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,875.60, 1,303,313.40 and 537,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,875.60, 1,303,313.40 and 537,099.60 is: 805,649.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,875.60 : 1,303,313.40 = 537,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,875.60/1,303,313.40 = 537,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,875.60x = 1,303,313.40 × 537,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,875.60x = 700,009,105,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,009,105,814.64/868,875.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,649.40

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