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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,315.20, 1,299,472.80 and 656,363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,315.20, 1,299,472.80 and 656,363.20 is: 984,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,315.20 : 1,299,472.80 = 656,363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,315.20/1,299,472.80 = 656,363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,315.20x = 1,299,472.80 × 656,363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,315.20x = 852,926,125,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,926,125,320.96/866,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,544.80

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