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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,145.80, 1,303,718.70 and 550,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,145.80, 1,303,718.70 and 550,281.20 is: 825,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,145.80 : 1,303,718.70 = 550,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,145.80/1,303,718.70 = 550,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,145.80x = 1,303,718.70 × 550,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,145.80x = 717,411,890,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,411,890,698.44/869,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,421.80

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