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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,200.64, 1,291,932.18 and 440,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,200.64, 1,291,932.18 and 440,334.36 is: 660,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,200.64 : 1,291,932.18 = 440,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,200.64/1,291,932.18 = 440,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,200.64x = 1,291,932.18 × 440,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,200.64x = 568,882,129,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,882,129,643.71/861,200.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,568.63

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