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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,459.31, 1,299,813.51 and 267,471.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,459.31, 1,299,813.51 and 267,471.75 is: 401,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,459.31 : 1,299,813.51 = 267,471.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,459.31/1,299,813.51 = 267,471.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,459.31x = 1,299,813.51 × 267,471.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,459.31x = 347,663,394,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,663,394,193.34/866,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,246.07

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