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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,028.80, 1,299,072.90 and 266,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,028.80, 1,299,072.90 and 266,985.20 is: 400,486.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,028.80 : 1,299,072.90 = 266,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,028.80/1,299,072.90 = 266,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,028.80x = 1,299,072.90 × 266,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,028.80x = 346,833,238,021.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,833,238,021.08/866,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,486.96

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