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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,335.13, 1,300,301.49 and 362,283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,335.13, 1,300,301.49 and 362,283.02 is: 543,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,335.13 : 1,300,301.49 = 362,283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,335.13/1,300,301.49 = 362,283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,335.13x = 1,300,301.49 × 362,283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,335.13x = 471,077,150,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,077,150,707.70/867,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,131.64

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