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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,811.20, 1,297,682.40 and 617,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,811.20, 1,297,682.40 and 617,979.20 is: 925,161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,811.20 : 1,297,682.40 = 617,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,811.20/1,297,682.40 = 617,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,811.20x = 1,297,682.40 × 617,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,811.20x = 801,940,731,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,940,731,406.08/866,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,161.94

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