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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,875.05, 1,300,451.49 and 267,695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,875.05, 1,300,451.49 and 267,695.37 is: 401,585.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,875.05 : 1,300,451.49 = 267,695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,875.05/1,300,451.49 = 267,695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,875.05x = 1,300,451.49 × 267,695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,875.05x = 348,124,842,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,124,842,782.60/866,875.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,585.95

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