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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,217.44, 1,299,547.60 and 360,610.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,217.44, 1,299,547.60 and 360,610.38 is: 541,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,217.44 : 1,299,547.60 = 360,610.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,217.44/1,299,547.60 = 360,610.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,217.44x = 1,299,547.60 × 360,610.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,217.44x = 468,630,352,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,630,352,962.56/866,217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,007.75

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