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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,424.86, 1,301,136.66 and 362,223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,424.86, 1,301,136.66 and 362,223.72 is: 543,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,424.86 : 1,301,136.66 = 362,223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,424.86/1,301,136.66 = 362,223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,424.86x = 1,301,136.66 × 362,223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,424.86x = 471,302,561,213.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,302,561,213.58/867,424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,335.32

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