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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,168.88, 1,298,909.16 and 333,394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,168.88, 1,298,909.16 and 333,394.80 is: 499,959.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,168.88 : 1,298,909.16 = 333,394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,168.88/1,298,909.16 = 333,394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,168.88x = 1,298,909.16 × 333,394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,168.88x = 433,049,559,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,049,559,616.37/866,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,959.73

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