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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,057.52, 1,299,348.72 and 392,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,057.52, 1,299,348.72 and 392,615.76 is: 589,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,057.52 : 1,299,348.72 = 392,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,057.52/1,299,348.72 = 392,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,057.52x = 1,299,348.72 × 392,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,057.52x = 510,144,785,207.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,144,785,207.83/866,057.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,042.61

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