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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,815.02, 1,300,093.74 and 334,269.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,815.02, 1,300,093.74 and 334,269.59 is: 501,354.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,815.02 : 1,300,093.74 = 334,269.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,815.02/1,300,093.74 = 334,269.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,815.02x = 1,300,093.74 × 334,269.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,815.02x = 434,581,794,930.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,581,794,930.90/866,815.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,354.71

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