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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,273.77, 1,299,632.08 and 333,651.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,273.77, 1,299,632.08 and 333,651.79 is: 500,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,273.77 : 1,299,632.08 = 333,651.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,273.77/1,299,632.08 = 333,651.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,273.77x = 1,299,632.08 × 333,651.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,273.77x = 433,624,563,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,624,563,335.26/866,273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,562.96

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