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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,500.52, 1,299,780.43 and 297,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,500.52, 1,299,780.43 and 297,876.76 is: 446,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,500.52 : 1,299,780.43 = 297,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,500.52/1,299,780.43 = 297,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,500.52x = 1,299,780.43 × 297,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,500.52x = 387,174,379,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,174,379,205.66/866,500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,825.33

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