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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,640.71, 1,300,414.43 and 354,685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,640.71, 1,300,414.43 and 354,685.88 is: 532,214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,640.71 : 1,300,414.43 = 354,685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,640.71/1,300,414.43 = 354,685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,640.71x = 1,300,414.43 × 354,685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,640.71x = 461,238,634,695.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,238,634,695.82/866,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,214.36

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