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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,737.20, 1,304,605.80 and 659,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,737.20, 1,304,605.80 and 659,785.20 is: 989,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,737.20 : 1,304,605.80 = 659,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,737.20/1,304,605.80 = 659,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,737.20x = 1,304,605.80 × 659,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,737.20x = 860,759,598,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,759,598,674.16/869,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,677.80

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