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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,999.70, 1,300,499.55 and 552,849.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,999.70, 1,300,499.55 and 552,849.30 is: 829,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,999.70 : 1,300,499.55 = 552,849.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,999.70/1,300,499.55 = 552,849.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,999.70x = 1,300,499.55 × 552,849.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,999.70x = 718,980,265,867.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,980,265,867.82/866,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,273.95

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