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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,864.20, 1,294,296.30 and 442,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,864.20, 1,294,296.30 and 442,960.20 is: 664,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,864.20 : 1,294,296.30 = 442,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,864.20/1,294,296.30 = 442,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,864.20x = 1,294,296.30 × 442,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,864.20x = 573,321,747,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,321,747,907.26/862,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,440.30

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