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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,438.40, 1,298,102.40 and 742,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,438.40, 1,298,102.40 and 742,022.40 is: 1,111,701.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,438.40 : 1,298,102.40 = 742,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,438.40/1,298,102.40 = 742,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,438.40x = 1,298,102.40 × 742,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,438.40x = 963,221,058,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,221,058,293.76/866,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,701.72

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