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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,782.89, 1,300,312.67 and 267,603.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,782.89, 1,300,312.67 and 267,603.21 is: 401,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,782.89 : 1,300,312.67 = 267,603.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,782.89/1,300,312.67 = 267,603.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,782.89x = 1,300,312.67 × 267,603.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,782.89x = 347,967,843,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,967,843,157.66/866,782.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,447.52

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