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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,033.78, 1,298,679.10 and 297,472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,033.78, 1,298,679.10 and 297,472.10 is: 446,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,033.78 : 1,298,679.10 = 297,472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,033.78/1,298,679.10 = 297,472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,033.78x = 1,298,679.10 × 297,472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,033.78x = 386,320,792,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,320,792,702.68/866,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,080.52

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