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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,255.68, 1,299,512.73 and 360,528.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,255.68, 1,299,512.73 and 360,528.71 is: 540,846.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,255.68 : 1,299,512.73 = 360,528.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,255.68/1,299,512.73 = 360,528.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,255.68x = 1,299,512.73 × 360,528.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,255.68x = 468,511,646,372.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,511,646,372.84/866,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,846.84

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