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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,825.46, 1,300,362.57 and 267,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,825.46, 1,300,362.57 and 267,838.92 is: 401,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,825.46 : 1,300,362.57 = 267,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,825.46/1,300,362.57 = 267,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,825.46x = 1,300,362.57 × 267,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,825.46x = 348,287,706,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,287,706,357.22/866,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,796.81

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