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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,609.16, 1,299,577.86 and 297,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,609.16, 1,299,577.86 and 297,883.32 is: 446,709.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,609.16 : 1,299,577.86 = 297,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,609.16/1,299,577.86 = 297,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,609.16x = 1,299,577.86 × 297,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,609.16x = 387,122,567,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,122,567,535.30/866,609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,709.53

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