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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,378.06, 1,199,333.49 and 614,869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,378.06, 1,199,333.49 and 614,869.58 is: 848,231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,378.06 : 1,199,333.49 = 614,869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,378.06/1,199,333.49 = 614,869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,378.06x = 1,199,333.49 × 614,869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,378.06x = 737,433,679,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,433,679,968.81/869,378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,231.30

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