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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,844.60, 1,300,266.90 and 583,409.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,844.60, 1,300,266.90 and 583,409.40 is: 875,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,844.60 : 1,300,266.90 = 583,409.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,844.60/1,300,266.90 = 583,409.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,844.60x = 1,300,266.90 × 583,409.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,844.60x = 758,587,931,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,587,931,968.86/866,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,114.10

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