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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,852.40, 1,299,760.20 and 446,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,852.40, 1,299,760.20 and 446,948.40 is: 670,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,852.40 : 1,299,760.20 = 446,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,852.40/1,299,760.20 = 446,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,852.40x = 1,299,760.20 × 446,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,852.40x = 580,925,741,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,925,741,773.68/866,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,155.31

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