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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,265.40, 1,297,898.10 and 366,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,265.40, 1,297,898.10 and 366,564.60 is: 549,846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,265.40 : 1,297,898.10 = 366,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,265.40/1,297,898.10 = 366,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,265.40x = 1,297,898.10 × 366,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,265.40x = 475,763,497,867.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,763,497,867.26/865,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,846.90

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