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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,188.15, 1,298,958.63 and 297,407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,188.15, 1,298,958.63 and 297,407.77 is: 446,000.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,188.15 : 1,298,958.63 = 297,407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,188.15/1,298,958.63 = 297,407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,188.15x = 1,298,958.63 × 297,407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,188.15x = 386,320,385,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,320,385,107.88/866,188.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,000.54

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