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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,768.58, 1,300,186.89 and 267,676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,768.58, 1,300,186.89 and 267,676.38 is: 401,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,768.58 : 1,300,186.89 = 267,676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,768.58/1,300,186.89 = 267,676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,768.58x = 1,300,186.89 × 267,676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,768.58x = 348,029,320,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,029,320,038.66/866,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,525.08

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