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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,490.84, 1,299,235.97 and 267,291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,490.84, 1,299,235.97 and 267,291.11 is: 400,782.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,490.84 : 1,299,235.97 = 267,291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,490.84/1,299,235.97 = 267,291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,490.84x = 1,299,235.97 × 267,291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,490.84x = 347,274,228,489.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,274,228,489.54/866,490.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,782.34

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