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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,502.40, 1,293,292.80 and 363,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,502.40, 1,293,292.80 and 363,302.40 is: 544,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,502.40 : 1,293,292.80 = 363,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,502.40/1,293,292.80 = 363,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,502.40x = 1,293,292.80 × 363,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,502.40x = 469,856,378,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,856,378,142.72/862,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,759.50

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