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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,420.90, 1,299,718.20 and 297,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,420.90, 1,299,718.20 and 297,727.10 is: 446,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,420.90 : 1,299,718.20 = 297,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,420.90/1,299,718.20 = 297,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,420.90x = 1,299,718.20 × 297,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,420.90x = 386,961,330,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,961,330,503.22/866,420.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,620.49

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