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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,821.60, 1,294,232.40 and 442,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,821.60, 1,294,232.40 and 442,917.60 is: 664,376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,821.60 : 1,294,232.40 = 442,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,821.60/1,294,232.40 = 442,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,821.60x = 1,294,232.40 × 442,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,821.60x = 573,238,308,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,238,308,450.24/862,821.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,376.40

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