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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,083.20, 1,298,433.60 and 367,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,083.20, 1,298,433.60 and 367,036.80 is: 550,262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,083.20 : 1,298,433.60 = 367,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,083.20/1,298,433.60 = 367,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,083.20x = 1,298,433.60 × 367,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,083.20x = 476,572,913,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,572,913,556.48/866,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,262.28

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