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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,032.48, 1,298,716.62 and 297,307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,032.48, 1,298,716.62 and 297,307.59 is: 445,847.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,032.48 : 1,298,716.62 = 297,307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,032.48/1,298,716.62 = 297,307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,032.48x = 1,298,716.62 × 297,307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,032.48x = 386,118,308,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,118,308,385.15/866,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,847.38

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