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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,209.40, 1,291,295.70 and 441,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,209.40, 1,291,295.70 and 441,305.40 is: 661,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,209.40 : 1,291,295.70 = 441,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,209.40/1,291,295.70 = 441,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,209.40x = 1,291,295.70 × 441,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,209.40x = 569,855,765,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,855,765,406.78/861,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,692.46

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