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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,277.40, 1,972,193.70 and 866,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314,277.40, 1,972,193.70 and 866,293.40 is: 1,299,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314,277.40 : 1,972,193.70 = 866,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314,277.40/1,972,193.70 = 866,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314,277.40x = 1,972,193.70 × 866,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314,277.40x = 1,708,498,385,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,498,385,831.58/1,314,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299,952.65

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