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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,191.40, 1,297,268.70 and 445,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,191.40, 1,297,268.70 and 445,287.40 is: 667,664.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,191.40 : 1,297,268.70 = 445,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,191.40/1,297,268.70 = 445,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,191.40x = 1,297,268.70 × 445,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,191.40x = 577,657,406,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,657,406,524.38/865,191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,664.30

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