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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,231.40, 1,298,472.30 and 393,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,231.40, 1,298,472.30 and 393,256.20 is: 589,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,231.40 : 1,298,472.30 = 393,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,231.40/1,298,472.30 = 393,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,231.40x = 1,298,472.30 × 393,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,231.40x = 510,632,282,503.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,632,282,503.26/866,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,487.15

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