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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,254.23, 1,298,508.93 and 361,094.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,254.23, 1,298,508.93 and 361,094.85 is: 541,278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,254.23 : 1,298,508.93 = 361,094.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,254.23/1,298,508.93 = 361,094.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,254.23x = 1,298,508.93 × 361,094.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,254.23x = 468,884,887,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,884,887,302.01/866,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,278.61

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