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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,535, 1,299,682.24 and 267,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,535, 1,299,682.24 and 267,515.88 is: 401,236.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,535 : 1,299,682.24 = 267,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,535/1,299,682.24 = 267,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,535x = 1,299,682.24 × 267,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,535x = 347,685,638,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,685,638,153.97/866,535
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,236.69

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