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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,186.40, 1,200,279.60 and 661,946.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,186.40, 1,200,279.60 and 661,946.40 is: 992,919.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,186.40 : 1,200,279.60 = 661,946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,186.40/1,200,279.60 = 661,946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,186.40x = 1,200,279.60 × 661,946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,186.40x = 794,520,760,213.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,520,760,213.44/800,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,919.60

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