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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,296.98, 1,299,666.93 and 333,675

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,296.98, 1,299,666.93 and 333,675 is: 500,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,296.98 : 1,299,666.93 = 333,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,296.98/1,299,666.93 = 333,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,296.98x = 1,299,666.93 × 333,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,296.98x = 433,666,362,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,666,362,867.75/866,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,597.80

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