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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,267.69, 1,298,529.23 and 361,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,267.69, 1,298,529.23 and 361,108.35 is: 541,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,267.69 : 1,298,529.23 = 361,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,267.69/1,298,529.23 = 361,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,267.69x = 1,298,529.23 × 361,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,267.69x = 468,909,745,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,909,745,866.53/866,267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,298.90

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