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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,340.41, 1,299,732.29 and 333,718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,340.41, 1,299,732.29 and 333,718.43 is: 500,663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,340.41 : 1,299,732.29 = 333,718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,340.41/1,299,732.29 = 333,718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,340.41x = 1,299,732.29 × 333,718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,340.41x = 433,744,617,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,744,617,570.51/866,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,663.03

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