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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,129.82, 1,299,180.66 and 258,919.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,129.82, 1,299,180.66 and 258,919.62 is: 388,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,129.82 : 1,299,180.66 = 258,919.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,129.82/1,299,180.66 = 258,919.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,129.82x = 1,299,180.66 × 258,919.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,129.82x = 336,383,362,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,383,362,798.55/866,129.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,375.22

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