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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,786.40, 1,294,179.60 and 442,882.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,786.40, 1,294,179.60 and 442,882.40 is: 664,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,786.40 : 1,294,179.60 = 442,882.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,786.40/1,294,179.60 = 442,882.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,786.40x = 1,294,179.60 × 442,882.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,786.40x = 573,169,367,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,169,367,279.04/862,786.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,323.60

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