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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,265.52, 1,298,712.33 and 439,107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,265.52, 1,298,712.33 and 439,107.24 is: 659,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,265.52 : 1,298,712.33 = 439,107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,265.52/1,298,712.33 = 439,107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,265.52x = 1,298,712.33 × 439,107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,265.52x = 570,273,986,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,273,986,780.27/865,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,073.98

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