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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,117.20, 1,298,484.60 and 367,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,117.20, 1,298,484.60 and 367,070.80 is: 550,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,117.20 : 1,298,484.60 = 367,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,117.20/1,298,484.60 = 367,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,117.20x = 1,298,484.60 × 367,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,117.20x = 476,635,780,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,635,780,909.68/866,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,313.26

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