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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,430.90, 1,299,733.20 and 297,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,430.90, 1,299,733.20 and 297,737.10 is: 446,635.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,430.90 : 1,299,733.20 = 297,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,430.90/1,299,733.20 = 297,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,430.90x = 1,299,733.20 × 297,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,430.90x = 386,978,793,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,978,793,741.72/866,430.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,635.49

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