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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,302.23, 1,299,674.81 and 333,680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,302.23, 1,299,674.81 and 333,680.25 is: 500,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,302.23 : 1,299,674.81 = 333,680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,302.23/1,299,674.81 = 333,680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,302.23x = 1,299,674.81 × 333,680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,302.23x = 433,675,813,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,675,813,851.10/866,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,605.68

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