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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,130.80, 1,303,696.20 and 550,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,130.80, 1,303,696.20 and 550,266.20 is: 825,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,130.80 : 1,303,696.20 = 550,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,130.80/1,303,696.20 = 550,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,130.80x = 1,303,696.20 × 550,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,130.80x = 717,379,953,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,379,953,928.44/869,130.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,399.30

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