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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,078.70, 1,298,426.85 and 367,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,078.70, 1,298,426.85 and 367,032.30 is: 550,255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,078.70 : 1,298,426.85 = 367,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,078.70/1,298,426.85 = 367,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,078.70x = 1,298,426.85 × 367,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,078.70x = 476,564,593,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,564,593,137.26/866,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,255.53

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