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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,816.90, 1,294,225.35 and 442,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,816.90, 1,294,225.35 and 442,912.90 is: 664,369.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,816.90 : 1,294,225.35 = 442,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,816.90/1,294,225.35 = 442,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,816.90x = 1,294,225.35 × 442,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,816.90x = 573,229,103,022.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,229,103,022.02/862,816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,369.35

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