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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,943.60, 1,300,415.40 and 601,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,943.60, 1,300,415.40 and 601,004.40 is: 901,506.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,943.60 : 1,300,415.40 = 601,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,943.60/1,300,415.40 = 601,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,943.60x = 1,300,415.40 × 601,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,943.60x = 781,555,377,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,555,377,227.76/866,943.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,506.60

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