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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,284.92, 1,300,604.10 and 298,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,284.92, 1,300,604.10 and 298,507.24 is: 447,649.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,284.92 : 1,300,604.10 = 298,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,284.92/1,300,604.10 = 298,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,284.92x = 1,300,604.10 × 298,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,284.92x = 388,239,740,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,239,740,223.68/867,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,649.59

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