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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,177.40, 1,291,247.70 and 441,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,177.40, 1,291,247.70 and 441,273.40 is: 661,644.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,177.40 : 1,291,247.70 = 441,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,177.40/1,291,247.70 = 441,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,177.40x = 1,291,247.70 × 441,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,177.40x = 569,793,262,821.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,793,262,821.18/861,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,644.47

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