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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,004.49, 1,298,683.65 and 297,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,004.49, 1,298,683.65 and 297,224.19 is: 445,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,004.49 : 1,298,683.65 = 297,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,004.49/1,298,683.65 = 297,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,004.49x = 1,298,683.65 × 297,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,004.49x = 386,000,195,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,000,195,937.49/866,004.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,725.40

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