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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,482.20, 1,299,723.30 and 656,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,482.20, 1,299,723.30 and 656,530.20 is: 984,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,482.20 : 1,299,723.30 = 656,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,482.20/1,299,723.30 = 656,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,482.20x = 1,299,723.30 × 656,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,482.20x = 853,307,598,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,307,598,093.66/866,482.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,795.30

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