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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,147.77, 1,298,098.03 and 385,691.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,147.77, 1,298,098.03 and 385,691.91 is: 578,037.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,147.77 : 1,298,098.03 = 385,691.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,147.77/1,298,098.03 = 385,691.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,147.77x = 1,298,098.03 × 385,691.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,147.77x = 500,665,908,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,665,908,557.94/866,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,037.52

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