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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,442.02, 1,299,885.37 and 360,834.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,442.02, 1,299,885.37 and 360,834.95 is: 541,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,442.02 : 1,299,885.37 = 360,834.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,442.02/1,299,885.37 = 360,834.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,442.02x = 1,299,885.37 × 360,834.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,442.02x = 469,044,074,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,044,074,837.31/866,442.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,345.03

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