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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,010.30, 1,299,045.15 and 266,966.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,010.30, 1,299,045.15 and 266,966.70 is: 400,459.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,010.30 : 1,299,045.15 = 266,966.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,010.30/1,299,045.15 = 266,966.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,010.30x = 1,299,045.15 × 266,966.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,010.30x = 346,801,796,846.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,801,796,846.51/866,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,459.21

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