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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,798.55, 1,298,978.14 and 416,460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,798.55, 1,298,978.14 and 416,460.94 is: 624,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,798.55 : 1,298,978.14 = 416,460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,798.55/1,298,978.14 = 416,460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,798.55x = 1,298,978.14 × 416,460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,798.55x = 540,973,657,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,973,657,223.85/865,798.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,826.25

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