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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,085.70, 1,298,437.35 and 367,039.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,085.70, 1,298,437.35 and 367,039.30 is: 550,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,085.70 : 1,298,437.35 = 367,039.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,085.70/1,298,437.35 = 367,039.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,085.70x = 1,298,437.35 × 367,039.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,085.70x = 476,577,536,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,577,536,037.86/866,085.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,266.03

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