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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,002.60, 1,296,003.90 and 444,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,002.60, 1,296,003.90 and 444,098.60 is: 666,147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,002.60 : 1,296,003.90 = 444,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,002.60/1,296,003.90 = 444,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,002.60x = 1,296,003.90 × 444,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,002.60x = 575,553,517,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,553,517,584.54/864,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,147.90

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