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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,679.03, 1,299,313.92 and 361,616.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,679.03, 1,299,313.92 and 361,616.21 is: 542,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,679.03 : 1,299,313.92 = 361,616.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,679.03/1,299,313.92 = 361,616.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,679.03x = 1,299,313.92 × 361,616.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,679.03x = 469,852,975,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,852,975,350.64/866,679.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,130.31

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