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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,247.60, 1,298,982.60 and 333,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,247.60, 1,298,982.60 and 333,591.60 is: 500,237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,247.60 : 1,298,982.60 = 333,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,247.60/1,298,982.60 = 333,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,247.60x = 1,298,982.60 × 333,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,247.60x = 433,329,683,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,329,683,906.16/866,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,237.67

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