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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,396.44, 1,299,889.76 and 467,075.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,396.44, 1,299,889.76 and 467,075.60 is: 700,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,396.44 : 1,299,889.76 = 467,075.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,396.44/1,299,889.76 = 467,075.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,396.44x = 1,299,889.76 × 467,075.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,396.44x = 607,146,789,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,146,789,585.86/866,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,772.49

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