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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,792.96, 1,300,299.96 and 334,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,792.96, 1,300,299.96 and 334,466 is: 501,741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,792.96 : 1,300,299.96 = 334,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,792.96/1,300,299.96 = 334,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,792.96x = 1,300,299.96 × 334,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,792.96x = 434,906,126,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,906,126,421.36/866,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,741.65

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