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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,079.44, 1,299,035.63 and 266,879.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,079.44, 1,299,035.63 and 266,879.71 is: 400,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,079.44 : 1,299,035.63 = 266,879.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,079.44/1,299,035.63 = 266,879.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,079.44x = 1,299,035.63 × 266,879.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,079.44x = 346,686,253,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,686,253,003.86/866,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,293.83

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