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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,818.40, 1,294,227.60 and 442,914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,818.40, 1,294,227.60 and 442,914.40 is: 664,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,818.40 : 1,294,227.60 = 442,914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,818.40/1,294,227.60 = 442,914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,818.40x = 1,294,227.60 × 442,914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,818.40x = 573,232,040,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,232,040,917.44/862,818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,371.60

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