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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,701.80, 1,300,052.70 and 583,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,701.80, 1,300,052.70 and 583,266.60 is: 874,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,701.80 : 1,300,052.70 = 583,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,701.80/1,300,052.70 = 583,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,701.80x = 1,300,052.70 × 583,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,701.80x = 758,277,318,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,277,318,149.82/866,701.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,899.90

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