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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,666.60, 1,293,999.90 and 437,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,666.60, 1,293,999.90 and 437,513.80 is: 656,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,666.60 : 1,293,999.90 = 437,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,666.60/1,293,999.90 = 437,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,666.60x = 1,293,999.90 × 437,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,666.60x = 566,142,813,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,142,813,448.62/862,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,270.70

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