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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,338.53, 1,299,032.12 and 267,133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,338.53, 1,299,032.12 and 267,133.33 is: 400,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,338.53 : 1,299,032.12 = 267,133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,338.53/1,299,032.12 = 267,133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,338.53x = 1,299,032.12 × 267,133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,338.53x = 347,014,776,781.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,014,776,781.56/866,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,553.32

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