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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,481.34, 1,300,029.81 and 386,665.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,481.34, 1,300,029.81 and 386,665.49 is: 580,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,481.34 : 1,300,029.81 = 386,665.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,481.34/1,300,029.81 = 386,665.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,481.34x = 1,300,029.81 × 386,665.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,481.34x = 502,676,655,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,676,655,064.78/866,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,135.58

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