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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,852.70, 1,296,427.05 and 442,911.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,852.70, 1,296,427.05 and 442,911.90 is: 664,700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,852.70 : 1,296,427.05 = 442,911.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,852.70/1,296,427.05 = 442,911.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,852.70x = 1,296,427.05 × 442,911.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,852.70x = 574,202,967,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,202,967,926.90/863,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,700.09

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