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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,498.26, 1,299,777.04 and 297,874.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,498.26, 1,299,777.04 and 297,874.50 is: 446,821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,498.26 : 1,299,777.04 = 297,874.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,498.26/1,299,777.04 = 297,874.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,498.26x = 1,299,777.04 × 297,874.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,498.26x = 387,170,438,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,170,438,710.91/866,498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,821.95

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