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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,847.40, 1,293,752.70 and 442,943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,847.40, 1,293,752.70 and 442,943.40 is: 664,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,847.40 : 1,293,752.70 = 442,943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,847.40/1,293,752.70 = 442,943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,847.40x = 1,293,752.70 × 442,943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,847.40x = 573,059,219,697.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,059,219,697.18/862,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,148.98

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