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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,932.80, 1,300,399.20 and 305,894.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,932.80, 1,300,399.20 and 305,894.40 is: 458,841.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,932.80 : 1,300,399.20 = 305,894.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,932.80/1,300,399.20 = 305,894.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,932.80x = 1,300,399.20 × 305,894.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,932.80x = 397,784,833,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,784,833,044.48/866,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,841.60

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