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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,230.56, 1,298,754.54 and 461,483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,230.56, 1,298,754.54 and 461,483.28 is: 691,909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,230.56 : 1,298,754.54 = 461,483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,230.56/1,298,754.54 = 461,483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,230.56x = 1,298,754.54 × 461,483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,230.56x = 599,353,505,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,353,505,034.09/866,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,909.91

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