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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,884.46, 1,292,826.69 and 440,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,884.46, 1,292,826.69 and 440,930.70 is: 661,396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,884.46 : 1,292,826.69 = 440,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,884.46/1,292,826.69 = 440,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,884.46x = 1,292,826.69 × 440,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,884.46x = 570,046,977,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,046,977,400.38/861,884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,396.05

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