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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,264.70, 1,298,524.74 and 361,105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,264.70, 1,298,524.74 and 361,105.38 is: 541,294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,264.70 : 1,298,524.74 = 361,105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,264.70/1,298,524.74 = 361,105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,264.70x = 1,298,524.74 × 361,105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,264.70x = 468,904,269,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,904,269,677.10/866,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,294.44

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