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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,254.40, 1,303,881.60 and 587,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,254.40, 1,303,881.60 and 587,244.80 is: 880,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,254.40 : 1,303,881.60 = 587,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,254.40/1,303,881.60 = 587,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,254.40x = 1,303,881.60 × 587,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,254.40x = 765,697,689,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,697,689,415.68/869,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,867.20

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