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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,378.90, 1,299,373.95 and 416,870.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,378.90, 1,299,373.95 and 416,870.21 is: 625,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,378.90 : 1,299,373.95 = 416,870.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,378.90/1,299,373.95 = 416,870.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,378.90x = 1,299,373.95 × 416,870.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,378.90x = 541,670,291,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,670,291,405.03/866,378.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,211.78

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