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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,708.30, 1,304,562.45 and 550,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,708.30, 1,304,562.45 and 550,843.70 is: 826,265.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,708.30 : 1,304,562.45 = 550,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,708.30/1,304,562.45 = 550,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,708.30x = 1,304,562.45 × 550,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,708.30x = 718,610,006,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,610,006,839.07/869,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,265.55

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