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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,116.08, 1,299,144.96 and 305,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,116.08, 1,299,144.96 and 305,136 is: 457,693.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,116.08 : 1,299,144.96 = 305,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,116.08/1,299,144.96 = 305,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,116.08x = 1,299,144.96 × 305,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,116.08x = 396,415,896,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,415,896,514.56/866,116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,693.73

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