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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,973.94, 1,309,079.16 and 440,425.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,973.94, 1,309,079.16 and 440,425.28 is: 660,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,973.94 : 1,309,079.16 = 440,425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,973.94/1,309,079.16 = 440,425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,973.94x = 1,309,079.16 × 440,425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,973.94x = 576,551,555,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,551,555,585.17/872,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,445.32

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