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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,617.40, 1,301,426.10 and 395,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,617.40, 1,301,426.10 and 395,225.40 is: 592,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,617.40 : 1,301,426.10 = 395,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,617.40/1,301,426.10 = 395,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,617.40x = 1,301,426.10 × 395,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,617.40x = 514,356,650,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,356,650,942.94/867,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,838.10

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