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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,891.72, 1,292,837.56 and 440,937.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,891.72, 1,292,837.56 and 440,937.96 is: 661,406.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,891.72 : 1,292,837.56 = 440,937.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,891.72/1,292,837.56 = 440,937.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,891.72x = 1,292,837.56 × 440,937.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,891.72x = 570,061,156,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,061,156,317.78/861,891.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,406.93

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