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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,231.06, 1,298,755.29 and 461,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,231.06, 1,298,755.29 and 461,483.78 is: 691,910.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,231.06 : 1,298,755.29 = 461,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,231.06/1,298,755.29 = 461,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,231.06x = 1,298,755.29 × 461,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,231.06x = 599,354,500,524.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,354,500,524.20/866,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,910.66

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