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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,053.52, 1,299,342.72 and 392,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,053.52, 1,299,342.72 and 392,611.76 is: 589,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,053.52 : 1,299,342.72 = 392,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,053.52/1,299,342.72 = 392,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,053.52x = 1,299,342.72 × 392,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,053.52x = 510,137,232,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,137,232,142.39/866,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,036.61

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