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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,028.08, 1,299,012.96 and 305,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,028.08, 1,299,012.96 and 305,048 is: 457,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,028.08 : 1,299,012.96 = 305,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,028.08/1,299,012.96 = 305,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,028.08x = 1,299,012.96 × 305,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,028.08x = 396,261,305,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,261,305,422.08/866,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,561.73

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