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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,041.16, 1,295,005.38 and 661,929.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,041.16, 1,295,005.38 and 661,929.14 is: 993,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,041.16 : 1,295,005.38 = 661,929.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,041.16/1,295,005.38 = 661,929.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,041.16x = 1,295,005.38 × 661,929.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,041.16x = 857,201,797,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,201,797,478.77/863,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,233.97

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