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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,145.60, 1,290,218.40 and 440,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,145.60, 1,290,218.40 and 440,241.60 is: 660,362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,145.60 : 1,290,218.40 = 440,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,145.60/1,290,218.40 = 440,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,145.60x = 1,290,218.40 × 440,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,145.60x = 568,007,812,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,007,812,765.44/860,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,362.40

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