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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,487.40, 1,299,731.10 and 446,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,487.40, 1,299,731.10 and 446,583.40 is: 669,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,487.40 : 1,299,731.10 = 446,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,487.40/1,299,731.10 = 446,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,487.40x = 1,299,731.10 × 446,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,487.40x = 580,438,333,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,438,333,723.74/866,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,875.10

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