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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,731.50, 1,199,820.96 and 615,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,731.50, 1,199,820.96 and 615,223.02 is: 848,718.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,731.50 : 1,199,820.96 = 615,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,731.50/1,199,820.96 = 615,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,731.50x = 1,199,820.96 × 615,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,731.50x = 738,157,474,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,157,474,470.50/869,731.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,718.80

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