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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,536.68, 1,199,972.44 and 651,358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,536.68, 1,199,972.44 and 651,358.83 is: 898,884.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,536.68 : 1,199,972.44 = 651,358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,536.68/1,199,972.44 = 651,358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,536.68x = 1,199,972.44 × 651,358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,536.68x = 781,612,644,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,612,644,550.65/869,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,884.04

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