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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,857.56, 1,300,344.66 and 334,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,857.56, 1,300,344.66 and 334,383 is: 501,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,857.56 : 1,300,344.66 = 334,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,857.56/1,300,344.66 = 334,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,857.56x = 1,300,344.66 × 334,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,857.56x = 434,813,148,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,813,148,444.78/866,857.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,597.00

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