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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,758.40, 1,294,137.60 and 442,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,758.40, 1,294,137.60 and 442,854.40 is: 664,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,758.40 : 1,294,137.60 = 442,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,758.40/1,294,137.60 = 442,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,758.40x = 1,294,137.60 × 442,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,758.40x = 573,114,530,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,114,530,365.44/862,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,281.60

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