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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,246.40, 1,299,369.60 and 367,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,246.40, 1,299,369.60 and 367,545.60 is: 551,318.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,246.40 : 1,299,369.60 = 367,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,246.40/1,299,369.60 = 367,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,246.40x = 1,299,369.60 × 367,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,246.40x = 477,577,579,253.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,577,579,253.76/866,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,318.40

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