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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,816.37, 1,299,141.59 and 417,453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,816.37, 1,299,141.59 and 417,453.75 is: 625,659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,816.37 : 1,299,141.59 = 417,453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,816.37/1,299,141.59 = 417,453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,816.37x = 1,299,141.59 × 417,453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,816.37x = 542,331,526,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,331,526,439.19/866,816.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,659.07

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