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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,756.16, 1,299,880.38 and 326,622.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,756.16, 1,299,880.38 and 326,622.72 is: 489,838.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,756.16 : 1,299,880.38 = 326,622.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,756.16/1,299,880.38 = 326,622.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,756.16x = 1,299,880.38 × 326,622.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,756.16x = 424,570,465,390.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,570,465,390.23/866,756.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,838.42

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