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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,851.69, 1,301,863.19 and 299,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,851.69, 1,301,863.19 and 299,157.92 is: 448,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,851.69 : 1,301,863.19 = 299,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,851.69/1,301,863.19 = 299,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,851.69x = 1,301,863.19 × 299,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,851.69x = 389,462,682,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,462,682,752.59/867,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,766.40

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