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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,828.10, 1,300,246.20 and 305,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,828.10, 1,300,246.20 and 305,862.60 is: 458,795.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,828.10 : 1,300,246.20 = 305,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,828.10/1,300,246.20 = 305,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,828.10x = 1,300,246.20 × 305,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,828.10x = 397,696,683,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,696,683,372.12/866,828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,795.33

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