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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,273.83, 1,299,632.17 and 333,651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,273.83, 1,299,632.17 and 333,651.85 is: 500,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,273.83 : 1,299,632.17 = 333,651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,273.83/1,299,632.17 = 333,651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,273.83x = 1,299,632.17 × 333,651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,273.83x = 433,624,674,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,624,674,382.40/866,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,563.06

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