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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,027.08, 1,299,011.46 and 305,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,027.08, 1,299,011.46 and 305,047 is: 457,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,027.08 : 1,299,011.46 = 305,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,027.08/1,299,011.46 = 305,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,027.08x = 1,299,011.46 × 305,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,027.08x = 396,259,548,838.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,259,548,838.62/866,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,560.23

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