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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,885.21, 1,292,827.82 and 440,931.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,885.21, 1,292,827.82 and 440,931.45 is: 661,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,885.21 : 1,292,827.82 = 440,931.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,885.21/1,292,827.82 = 440,931.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,885.21x = 1,292,827.82 × 440,931.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,885.21x = 570,048,443,068.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,048,443,068.28/861,885.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,397.18

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