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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,037.06, 1,299,057.30 and 333,808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,037.06, 1,299,057.30 and 333,808.74 is: 500,713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,037.06 : 1,299,057.30 = 333,808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,037.06/1,299,057.30 = 333,808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,037.06x = 1,299,057.30 × 333,808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,037.06x = 433,636,680,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,636,680,500.80/866,037.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,713.77

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