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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,282.04, 1,298,550.48 and 361,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,282.04, 1,298,550.48 and 361,122.48 is: 541,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,282.04 : 1,298,550.48 = 361,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,282.04/1,298,550.48 = 361,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,282.04x = 1,298,550.48 × 361,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,282.04x = 468,935,769,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,935,769,742.79/866,282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,319.97

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