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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,638.71, 1,300,411.43 and 354,683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,638.71, 1,300,411.43 and 354,683.88 is: 532,211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,638.71 : 1,300,411.43 = 354,683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,638.71/1,300,411.43 = 354,683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,638.71x = 1,300,411.43 × 354,683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,638.71x = 461,234,969,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,234,969,815.33/866,638.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,211.36

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