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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,286.01, 1,299,518.16 and 326,996.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,286.01, 1,299,518.16 and 326,996.53 is: 490,528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,286.01 : 1,299,518.16 = 326,996.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,286.01/1,299,518.16 = 326,996.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,286.01x = 1,299,518.16 × 326,996.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,286.01x = 424,937,930,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,937,930,918.99/866,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,528.44

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