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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,934.28, 1,300,488.90 and 327,055.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,934.28, 1,300,488.90 and 327,055.11 is: 490,615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,934.28 : 1,300,488.90 = 327,055.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,934.28/1,300,488.90 = 327,055.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,934.28x = 1,300,488.90 × 327,055.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,934.28x = 425,331,533,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,331,533,740.84/866,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,615.66

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