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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,174.51, 1,299,483.21 and 360,567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,174.51, 1,299,483.21 and 360,567.38 is: 540,943.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,174.51 : 1,299,483.21 = 360,567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,174.51/1,299,483.21 = 360,567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,174.51x = 1,299,483.21 × 360,567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,174.51x = 468,551,256,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,551,256,383.69/866,174.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,943.25

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