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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,986.07, 1,298,646.81 and 297,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,986.07, 1,298,646.81 and 297,261.13 is: 445,777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,986.07 : 1,298,646.81 = 297,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,986.07/1,298,646.81 = 297,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,986.07x = 1,298,646.81 × 297,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,986.07x = 386,037,218,211.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,037,218,211.50/865,986.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,777.63

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