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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,841.40, 1,293,743.70 and 442,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,841.40, 1,293,743.70 and 442,937.40 is: 664,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,841.40 : 1,293,743.70 = 442,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,841.40/1,293,743.70 = 442,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,841.40x = 1,293,743.70 × 442,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,841.40x = 573,047,470,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,047,470,744.38/862,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,139.98

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