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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,847.70, 1,296,419.55 and 442,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,847.70, 1,296,419.55 and 442,906.90 is: 664,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,847.70 : 1,296,419.55 = 442,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,847.70/1,296,419.55 = 442,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,847.70x = 1,296,419.55 × 442,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,847.70x = 574,193,163,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,193,163,989.90/863,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,692.59

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