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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,057.40, 1,299,086.10 and 266,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,057.40, 1,299,086.10 and 266,965.20 is: 400,447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,057.40 : 1,299,086.10 = 266,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,057.40/1,299,086.10 = 266,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,057.40x = 1,299,086.10 × 266,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,057.40x = 346,810,780,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,810,780,503.72/866,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,447.80

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