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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,340.60, 1,303,403.40 and 514,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,340.60, 1,303,403.40 and 514,171.80 is: 770,898.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,340.60 : 1,303,403.40 = 514,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,340.60/1,303,403.40 = 514,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,340.60x = 1,303,403.40 × 514,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,340.60x = 670,173,272,304.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,173,272,304.12/869,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,898.39

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