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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,254.92, 1,188,742.80 and 667,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,254.92, 1,188,742.80 and 667,279 is: 921,008.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,254.92 : 1,188,742.80 = 667,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,254.92/1,188,742.80 = 667,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,254.92x = 1,188,742.80 × 667,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,254.92x = 793,223,106,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,223,106,841.20/861,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921,008.51

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