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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,246.40, 1,299,466.80 and 267,202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,246.40, 1,299,466.80 and 267,202.80 is: 400,834.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,246.40 : 1,299,466.80 = 267,202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,246.40/1,299,466.80 = 267,202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,246.40x = 1,299,466.80 × 267,202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,246.40x = 347,221,167,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,221,167,467.04/866,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,834.18

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