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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,269.68, 1,298,532.22 and 361,110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,269.68, 1,298,532.22 and 361,110.36 is: 541,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,269.68 : 1,298,532.22 = 361,110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,269.68/1,298,532.22 = 361,110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,269.68x = 1,298,532.22 × 361,110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,269.68x = 468,913,437,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,913,437,435.80/866,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,301.92

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