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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,147.60, 1,290,221.40 and 440,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,147.60, 1,290,221.40 and 440,243.60 is: 660,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,147.60 : 1,290,221.40 = 440,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,147.60/1,290,221.40 = 440,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,147.60x = 1,290,221.40 × 440,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,147.60x = 568,011,713,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,011,713,933.04/860,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,365.40

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