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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,929.40, 1,299,875.70 and 447,025.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,929.40, 1,299,875.70 and 447,025.40 is: 670,270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,929.40 : 1,299,875.70 = 447,025.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,929.40/1,299,875.70 = 447,025.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,929.40x = 1,299,875.70 × 447,025.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,929.40x = 581,077,454,742.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,077,454,742.78/866,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,270.79

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