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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,443.02, 1,298,580.72 and 417,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,443.02, 1,298,580.72 and 417,043.68 is: 625,043.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,443.02 : 1,298,580.72 = 417,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,443.02/1,298,580.72 = 417,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,443.02x = 1,298,580.72 × 417,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,443.02x = 541,564,882,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,564,882,245.85/866,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,043.85

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