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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,742.16, 1,299,776.28 and 298,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,742.16, 1,299,776.28 and 298,015.24 is: 446,907.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,742.16 : 1,299,776.28 = 298,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,742.16/1,299,776.28 = 298,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,742.16x = 1,299,776.28 × 298,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,742.16x = 387,353,140,030.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,353,140,030.51/866,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,907.00

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