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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,029.20, 1,299,043.80 and 656,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,029.20, 1,299,043.80 and 656,077.20 is: 984,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,029.20 : 1,299,043.80 = 656,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,029.20/1,299,043.80 = 656,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,029.20x = 1,299,043.80 × 656,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,029.20x = 852,273,018,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,273,018,981.36/866,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,115.80

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