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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,173.26, 1,299,481.29 and 360,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,173.26, 1,299,481.29 and 360,566.13 is: 540,941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,173.26 : 1,299,481.29 = 360,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,173.26/1,299,481.29 = 360,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,173.26x = 1,299,481.29 × 360,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,173.26x = 468,548,939,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,548,939,742.71/866,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,941.36

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