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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,151.96, 1,299,607.74 and 411,071.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,151.96, 1,299,607.74 and 411,071.88 is: 616,788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,151.96 : 1,299,607.74 = 411,071.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,151.96/1,299,607.74 = 411,071.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,151.96x = 1,299,607.74 × 411,071.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,151.96x = 534,232,196,944.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,232,196,944.35/866,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,788.07

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