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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,246.40, 1,303,869.60 and 598,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,246.40, 1,303,869.60 and 598,641.60 is: 897,962.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,246.40 : 1,303,869.60 = 598,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,246.40/1,303,869.60 = 598,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,246.40x = 1,303,869.60 × 598,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,246.40x = 780,550,583,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,550,583,535.36/869,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,962.40

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