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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,288.02, 1,299,521.16 and 326,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,288.02, 1,299,521.16 and 326,998.54 is: 490,531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,288.02 : 1,299,521.16 = 326,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,288.02/1,299,521.16 = 326,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,288.02x = 1,299,521.16 × 326,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,288.02x = 424,941,522,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,941,522,019.11/866,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,531.45

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