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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,086.35, 1,299,045.99 and 266,886.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,086.35, 1,299,045.99 and 266,886.62 is: 400,304.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,086.35 : 1,299,045.99 = 266,886.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,086.35/1,299,045.99 = 266,886.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,086.35x = 1,299,045.99 × 266,886.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,086.35x = 346,697,993,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,697,993,495.65/866,086.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,304.19

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