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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,093.70, 1,303,640.55 and 420,159.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,093.70, 1,303,640.55 and 420,159.30 is: 630,238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,093.70 : 1,303,640.55 = 420,159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,093.70/1,303,640.55 = 420,159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,093.70x = 1,303,640.55 × 420,159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,093.70x = 547,736,700,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,736,700,939.62/869,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,238.95

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