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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870,835.80, 1,306,253.70 and 658,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870,835.80, 1,306,253.70 and 658,259.40 is: 987,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870,835.80 : 1,306,253.70 = 658,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870,835.80/1,306,253.70 = 658,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870,835.80x = 1,306,253.70 × 658,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870,835.80x = 859,853,776,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,853,776,809.78/870,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,389.10

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