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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,151.50, 1,301,252.16 and 368,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,151.50, 1,301,252.16 and 368,515.50 is: 552,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,151.50 : 1,301,252.16 = 368,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,151.50/1,301,252.16 = 368,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,151.50x = 1,301,252.16 × 368,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,151.50x = 479,531,590,368.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,531,590,368.48/867,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,996.32

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