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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,909.68, 1,197,838.80 and 609,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,909.68, 1,197,838.80 and 609,998.22 is: 840,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,909.68 : 1,197,838.80 = 609,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,909.68/1,197,838.80 = 609,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,909.68x = 1,197,838.80 × 609,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,909.68x = 730,679,535,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,679,535,846.94/868,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,915.41

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