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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,339.40, 1,972,286.70 and 866,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314,339.40, 1,972,286.70 and 866,355.40 is: 1,300,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314,339.40 : 1,972,286.70 = 866,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314,339.40/1,972,286.70 = 866,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314,339.40x = 1,972,286.70 × 866,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314,339.40x = 1,708,701,232,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,701,232,893.18/1,314,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,045.66

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