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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,643.20, 1,297,430.40 and 617,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,643.20, 1,297,430.40 and 617,811.20 is: 924,910.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,643.20 : 1,297,430.40 = 617,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,643.20/1,297,430.40 = 617,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,643.20x = 1,297,430.40 × 617,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,643.20x = 801,567,032,340.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,567,032,340.48/866,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924,910.08

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