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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,726.40, 1,300,461.78 and 334,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,726.40, 1,300,461.78 and 334,621.14 is: 502,075.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,726.40 : 1,300,461.78 = 334,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,726.40/1,300,461.78 = 334,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,726.40x = 1,300,461.78 × 334,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,726.40x = 435,162,003,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,162,003,350.03/866,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,075.40

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