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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,055.02, 1,299,344.97 and 392,613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,055.02, 1,299,344.97 and 392,613.26 is: 589,038.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,055.02 : 1,299,344.97 = 392,613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,055.02/1,299,344.97 = 392,613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,055.02x = 1,299,344.97 × 392,613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,055.02x = 510,140,064,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,140,064,536.30/866,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,038.86

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