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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,412.60, 1,302,369.30 and 585,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,412.60, 1,302,369.30 and 585,977.40 is: 877,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,412.60 : 1,302,369.30 = 585,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,412.60/1,302,369.30 = 585,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,412.60x = 1,302,369.30 × 585,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,412.60x = 763,158,976,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,158,976,253.82/869,412.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,786.88

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