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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,540.10, 1,304,310.15 and 397,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,540.10, 1,304,310.15 and 397,148.10 is: 595,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,540.10 : 1,304,310.15 = 397,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,540.10/1,304,310.15 = 397,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,540.10x = 1,304,310.15 × 397,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,540.10x = 518,004,297,883.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,004,297,883.22/869,540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,722.15

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