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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,285.66, 1,300,373.48 and 417,109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,285.66, 1,300,373.48 and 417,109.92 is: 625,397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,285.66 : 1,300,373.48 = 417,109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,285.66/1,300,373.48 = 417,109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,285.66x = 1,300,373.48 × 417,109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,285.66x = 542,398,678,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,398,678,212.92/867,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,397.96

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