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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,719.80, 1,304,579.70 and 550,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,719.80, 1,304,579.70 and 550,855.20 is: 826,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,719.80 : 1,304,579.70 = 550,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,719.80/1,304,579.70 = 550,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,719.80x = 1,304,579.70 × 550,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,719.80x = 718,634,511,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,634,511,559.44/869,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,282.80

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