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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,739.15, 1,299,590.33 and 446,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,739.15, 1,299,590.33 and 446,835.15 is: 669,985.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,739.15 : 1,299,590.33 = 446,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,739.15/1,299,590.33 = 446,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,739.15x = 1,299,590.33 × 446,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,739.15x = 580,702,637,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,702,637,809.92/866,739.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,985.47

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