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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,051.40, 1,303,139.70 and 514,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,051.40, 1,303,139.70 and 514,174.20 is: 771,002.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,051.40 : 1,303,139.70 = 514,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,051.40/1,303,139.70 = 514,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,051.40x = 1,303,139.70 × 514,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,051.40x = 670,040,812,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,040,812,735.74/869,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,002.51

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