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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,083.33, 1,299,041.48 and 266,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,083.33, 1,299,041.48 and 266,883.60 is: 400,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,083.33 : 1,299,041.48 = 266,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,083.33/1,299,041.48 = 266,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,083.33x = 1,299,041.48 × 266,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,083.33x = 346,692,867,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,692,867,398.94/866,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,299.67

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