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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,037.83, 1,299,109.89 and 333,560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,037.83, 1,299,109.89 and 333,560.43 is: 500,361.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,037.83 : 1,299,109.89 = 333,560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,037.83/1,299,109.89 = 333,560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,037.83x = 1,299,109.89 × 333,560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,037.83x = 433,331,653,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,331,653,525.65/866,037.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,361.12

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