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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,139.90, 1,303,272.45 and 514,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,139.90, 1,303,272.45 and 514,262.70 is: 771,135.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,139.90 : 1,303,272.45 = 514,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,139.90/1,303,272.45 = 514,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,139.90x = 1,303,272.45 × 514,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,139.90x = 670,224,408,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,224,408,972.62/869,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,135.24

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