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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,726.40, 1,299,571.20 and 446,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,726.40, 1,299,571.20 and 446,822.40 is: 669,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,726.40 : 1,299,571.20 = 446,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,726.40/1,299,571.20 = 446,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,726.40x = 1,299,571.20 × 446,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,726.40x = 580,677,522,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,677,522,554.88/866,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,966.35

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