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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,137.40, 1,300,706.10 and 368,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,137.40, 1,300,706.10 and 368,436.60 is: 552,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,137.40 : 1,300,706.10 = 368,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,137.40/1,300,706.10 = 368,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,137.40x = 1,300,706.10 × 368,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,137.40x = 479,227,733,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,227,733,083.26/867,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,654.90

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