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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,117.40, 1,303,238.70 and 514,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,117.40, 1,303,238.70 and 514,240.20 is: 771,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,117.40 : 1,303,238.70 = 514,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,117.40/1,303,238.70 = 514,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,117.40x = 1,303,238.70 × 514,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,117.40x = 670,177,729,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,177,729,735.74/869,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,101.50

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