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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,096.60, 1,297,256.10 and 332,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,096.60, 1,297,256.10 and 332,440.60 is: 498,511.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,096.60 : 1,297,256.10 = 332,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,096.60/1,297,256.10 = 332,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,096.60x = 1,297,256.10 × 332,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,096.60x = 431,260,596,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,260,596,237.66/865,096.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,511.49

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