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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,823.80, 1,304,735.70 and 550,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,823.80, 1,304,735.70 and 550,959.20 is: 826,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,823.80 : 1,304,735.70 = 550,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,823.80/1,304,735.70 = 550,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,823.80x = 1,304,735.70 × 550,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,823.80x = 718,856,137,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,856,137,483.44/869,823.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,438.80

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