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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,471.60, 1,304,207.40 and 537,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,471.60, 1,304,207.40 and 537,695.60 is: 806,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,471.60 : 1,304,207.40 = 537,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,471.60/1,304,207.40 = 537,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,471.60x = 1,304,207.40 × 537,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,471.60x = 701,266,580,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,266,580,467.44/869,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,543.40

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