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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,092.72, 1,298,760 and 461,199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,092.72, 1,298,760 and 461,199.64 is: 691,597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,092.72 : 1,298,760 = 461,199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,092.72/1,298,760 = 461,199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,092.72x = 1,298,760 × 461,199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,092.72x = 598,987,644,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,987,644,446.40/866,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,597.60

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