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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,274.39, 1,299,633.02 and 333,652.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,274.39, 1,299,633.02 and 333,652.41 is: 500,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,274.39 : 1,299,633.02 = 333,652.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,274.39/1,299,633.02 = 333,652.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,274.39x = 1,299,633.02 × 333,652.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,274.39x = 433,625,687,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,625,687,570.32/866,274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,563.90

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