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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,491.66, 1,299,616.98 and 267,472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,491.66, 1,299,616.98 and 267,472.36 is: 401,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,491.66 : 1,299,616.98 = 267,472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,491.66/1,299,616.98 = 267,472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,491.66x = 1,299,616.98 × 267,472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,491.66x = 347,611,620,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,611,620,736.67/866,491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,171.34

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