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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,809.62, 1,297,452.24 and 415,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,809.62, 1,297,452.24 and 415,906 is: 623,973.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,809.62 : 1,297,452.24 = 415,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,809.62/1,297,452.24 = 415,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,809.62x = 1,297,452.24 × 415,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,809.62x = 539,618,171,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,618,171,329.44/864,809.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,973.37

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