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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,531.98, 1,299,677.73 and 267,512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,531.98, 1,299,677.73 and 267,512.86 is: 401,232.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,531.98 : 1,299,677.73 = 267,512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,531.98/1,299,677.73 = 267,512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,531.98x = 1,299,677.73 × 267,512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,531.98x = 347,680,506,630.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,680,506,630.61/866,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,232.17

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