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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,504.48, 1,299,203 and 416,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,504.48, 1,299,203 and 416,329.52 is: 624,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,504.48 : 1,299,203 = 416,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,504.48/1,299,203 = 416,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,504.48x = 1,299,203 × 416,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,504.48x = 540,896,561,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,896,561,372.56/866,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,228.23

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