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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,923.81, 1,300,757.85 and 334,818.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,923.81, 1,300,757.85 and 334,818.52 is: 502,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,923.81 : 1,300,757.85 = 334,818.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,923.81/1,300,757.85 = 334,818.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,923.81x = 1,300,757.85 × 334,818.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,923.81x = 435,517,814,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,517,814,963.49/866,923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,371.50

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