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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,170.40, 1,291,237.20 and 441,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,170.40, 1,291,237.20 and 441,266.40 is: 661,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,170.40 : 1,291,237.20 = 441,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,170.40/1,291,237.20 = 441,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,170.40x = 1,291,237.20 × 441,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,170.40x = 569,779,590,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,779,590,790.08/861,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,633.97

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