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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,670.59, 1,298,645.43 and 266,631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,670.59, 1,298,645.43 and 266,631.48 is: 399,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,670.59 : 1,298,645.43 = 266,631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,670.59/1,298,645.43 = 266,631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,670.59x = 1,298,645.43 × 266,631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,670.59x = 346,259,751,996.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,259,751,996.27/865,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,990.20

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