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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,302.25, 1,299,674.79 and 333,680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,302.25, 1,299,674.79 and 333,680.27 is: 500,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,302.25 : 1,299,674.79 = 333,680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,302.25/1,299,674.79 = 333,680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,302.25x = 1,299,674.79 × 333,680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,302.25x = 433,675,828,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,675,828,341.02/866,302.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,605.68

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