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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,384.80, 1,304,077.20 and 550,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,384.80, 1,304,077.20 and 550,520.20 is: 825,780.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,384.80 : 1,304,077.20 = 550,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,384.80/1,304,077.20 = 550,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,384.80x = 1,304,077.20 × 550,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,384.80x = 717,920,840,959.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,920,840,959.44/869,384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,780.30

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