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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,503.48, 1,299,634.98 and 267,484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,503.48, 1,299,634.98 and 267,484.36 is: 401,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,503.48 : 1,299,634.98 = 267,484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,503.48/1,299,634.98 = 267,484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,503.48x = 1,299,634.98 × 267,484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,503.48x = 347,632,030,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,632,030,858.91/866,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,189.42

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