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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,496.64, 1,299,736.32 and 657,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,496.64, 1,299,736.32 and 657,417.28 is: 986,119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,496.64 : 1,299,736.32 = 657,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,496.64/1,299,736.32 = 657,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,496.64x = 1,299,736.32 × 657,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,496.64x = 854,469,116,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,469,116,211.61/866,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986,119.36

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