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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,301.48, 1,299,673.68 and 333,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,301.48, 1,299,673.68 and 333,679.50 is: 500,604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,301.48 : 1,299,673.68 = 333,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,301.48/1,299,673.68 = 333,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,301.48x = 1,299,673.68 × 333,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,301.48x = 433,674,463,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,674,463,705.56/866,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,604.55

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