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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,495.34, 1,299,242.72 and 267,295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,495.34, 1,299,242.72 and 267,295.61 is: 400,789.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,495.34 : 1,299,242.72 = 267,295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,495.34/1,299,242.72 = 267,295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,495.34x = 1,299,242.72 × 267,295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,495.34x = 347,281,879,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,281,879,296.81/866,495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,789.09

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