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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,078.12, 1,296,800.70 and 416,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,078.12, 1,296,800.70 and 416,053 is: 623,686.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,078.12 : 1,296,800.70 = 416,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,078.12/1,296,800.70 = 416,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,078.12x = 1,296,800.70 × 416,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,078.12x = 539,537,821,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,537,821,637.10/865,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,686.82

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