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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,769.20, 1,304,653.80 and 514,600.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,769.20, 1,304,653.80 and 514,600.40 is: 771,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,769.20 : 1,304,653.80 = 514,600.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,769.20/1,304,653.80 = 514,600.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,769.20x = 1,304,653.80 × 514,600.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,769.20x = 671,375,367,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,375,367,341.52/869,769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,900.60

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