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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,734.40, 1,294,101.60 and 442,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,734.40, 1,294,101.60 and 442,830.40 is: 664,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,734.40 : 1,294,101.60 = 442,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,734.40/1,294,101.60 = 442,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,734.40x = 1,294,101.60 × 442,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,734.40x = 573,067,529,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,067,529,168.64/862,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,245.60

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